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disproportionately

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dis·pro·por·tion·ate  (dspr-pôrsh-nt, -pr-)
adj.
Out of proportion, as in size, shape, or amount.
dispro·portion·ate·ly adv.
dispro·portion·ate·ness n.
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Adv.1.disproportionately - out of proportion; "this wall is disproportionately long"
proportionately - in proportion; "the height of this wall must be reduced proportionately to give the room pleasant dimensions"
2.disproportionately - to a disproportionate degree; "his benefits were disproportionately generous"
proportionally, proportionately - to a proportionate degree; "your salary will rise proportionately to your workload"


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