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DISPROPORTIONATELY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

To a disproportionate degree

Example:

his benefits were disproportionately generous

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

proportionately (to a proportionate degree)

Pertainym:

disproportionate (not proportionate)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Out of proportion

Example:

this wall is disproportionately long

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

proportionately (in proportion)

Pertainym:

disproportionate (out of proportion)

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