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Translation of disproportionate in Hindi हिन्दी

disproportionate in English

  • disproportionate
    ⇄
    adj. out of relation in size, number, or other factor (to something else); not in proper proportion.
    Ex. A penny would be disproportionate pay for a day's work.
    (SYN) disproportionable.
  • disproportionate
    ⇄
    disproportionate, adjective verb, -ated,-ating.
  • disproportionate
    ⇄
    noun disproportionateness.
  • disproportionate
    ⇄
    v.i. (Chemistry.) to undergo disproportionation.

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Disproportionate - Dictionary Entry

Disproportionate

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənət/ (UK), /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənət/ (US)

Definitions

  1. Not in correct proportion or balance.
  2. Excessively large or small in comparison to something else.
  3. Unequal in size, amount, or degree.

Usage Examples

  • The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
  • A disproportionate amount of the budget was allocated to defense.
  • The disease disproportionately affects older people.

Etymology

From Latin dis- meaning "not" + proportio meaning "proportion" + -ate suffix.

Synonyms

  • Unequal
  • Excessive
  • Unbalanced
  • Asymmetrical
  • Inordinate

Antonyms

  • Proportionate
  • Balanced
  • Equal
  • Symmetrical
  • Even

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Desproporcionado /des.pɾo.poɾ.sjoˈnaðo/
French Disproportionné /dis.pʁɔ.pɔʁ.sjɔ.ne/
Hindi असंगत /əˈsəŋɡət/
Chinese (Mandarin) 不成比例的 (Bùchéng bǐlì de) /pu˥˩.ʈʂʰɤŋ˧˥.pi˧˩.li˥˩ də/
Russian Непропорциональный /nʲɪprəpərtsɨɐˈnalʲnɨj/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənət/
  • American English: /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənət/
  • Australian English: /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənət/
  • Indian English: /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənət/

Historical Usage

First recorded in the mid-17th century, the word has been commonly used to describe imbalances in social, economic, and legal contexts.

Cultural Nuances

Often used in discussions of social inequality, legal judgments, and resource allocation, especially in modern political discourse.

More Information

The word 'disproportionate' is widely used in legal, social, and economic discussions to highlight inequalities or imbalances.

It is particularly significant in contexts involving human rights, social justice, and economic distribution.

The term underscores the importance of fairness and equality in society.
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