disproportionately

Meanings

• adverb

  Not in proportion; out of proportion.

• adjective

  Having or showing a disproportionate relationship between parts.

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Variants

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disproportionate , disproportionately

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Etymology

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From dis- 'opposing' + proportion 'relation' or 'ratio'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disproportionately' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. In mathematics, a function is said to be disproportionate if its graph is not a straight line.

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Related Concepts

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1. proportion: The relationship between the size, quantity, or degree of two or more things.

2. scale: A device for measuring or weighing, typically one that indicates a value by the length or position of a pointer or by the size of a dial or gauge.

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Culture

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Disproportionately is often used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and economics to describe a situation where parts do not correspond to their expected ratio. In literature and art, the concept of disproportion can be used for dramatic effect or to highlight certain aspects of a character or scene.

How to Memorize "disproportionately"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale where one side is heavier or longer than the other to remember the meaning of 'disproportionately'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a person or object that is out of proportion, such as a giant or a dwarf.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'dis-proportion-ately' or 'dis-agree-ing-ly-proportional'.

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