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disproportional

UKUS
B1

Definitions

adj.

Not in proper proportion; unbalanced

不成比例的;不相称的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dis-not, apart, away
+
proportionalbefore
=disproportional

dis- (not) + proportional = not proportional. A less common variant of disproportionate. See proportion.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The seats were allocated in a disproportional way.

  • 2.

    Critics called the funding cut disproportional.

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