Disproportionately

/ˌdɪspɹəˈpoɹʃənətli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that is not proportional or balanced; affecting some more than others in an unequal way.

Etymology

From disproportionate + -ly. The adjectival form disproportionate comes from disproportion, and -ly converts it to its adverbial form.

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This is one of the most important words in social science writing—researchers use 'disproportionately' constantly to describe how disease, poverty, and violence affect different communities unequally.

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