Disproportionality

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Pronunciation: /dɪsˌproʊpɔːrʃəˈnæləti/

Definitions of disproportionality

noun the state or condition of being disproportionate; lack of proportion or equality in size, quantity, or degree

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained the concept of disproportionality in a simple way.

A2 The report highlighted the disproportionality in access to healthcare services.

B1 There is a growing concern about the disproportionality in funding for public schools.

B2 The research findings revealed a clear disproportionality in representation of different ethnic groups.

C1 The government is taking steps to address the disproportionality in sentencing for minor offenses.

C2 The study delved deep into the root causes of disproportionality in income distribution.

Examples of disproportionality in a Sentence

formal The study found evidence of disproportionality in the distribution of resources among different demographic groups.

informal There's a lot of disproportionality when it comes to who gets the biggest slice of the budget.

slang It's totally unfair how much disproportionality there is in the way they hand out bonuses.

figurative In the world of business, there is often a sense of disproportionality in the amount of risk taken compared to the potential reward.

Grammatical Forms of disproportionality

past tense

disproportionated

plural

disproportionalities

comparative

more disproportionate

superlative

most disproportionate

present tense

disproportionates

future tense

will disproportionate

perfect tense

has disproportionated

continuous tense

is disproportionating

singular

disproportionality

positive degree

disproportionate

infinitive

to disproportionate

gerund

disproportionating

participle

disproportionating

Origin and Evolution of disproportionality

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'disproportionality' originates from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'proportionality' which refers to the state of being in proportion or having a proper relationship in size, amount, or degree.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disproportionality' has continued to be used to describe situations where things are not in proper proportion or balance, particularly in the context of social issues, education, and justice systems.