Meaning
too large in relation to something else; out of proportion
Primary Function
Adverb-adjective collocation for imbalance
Communicative Purpose
To highlight an unfair or unexpected disproportion
Pattern
disproportionately large
Core Structure
disproportionately large
Função primária
Adverb-adjective collocation for imbalance
Propósito comunicativo
To highlight an unfair or unexpected disproportion
Situações de gatilho
Statistics, social analysis, economic commentary
Contextos
Academic, professional, journalistic
Padrão
disproportionately large
Estrutura central
disproportionately large
Slots de substituição
disproportionately high, disproportionately small
Colocados típicos
- amount
- share
- burden
- impact
- representation
Substituições comuns
- excessively large
- out of proportion
- disproportionate
Erros comuns
*disproportionally (acceptable variant, but ‘disproportionately’ common)
Similar / contraste
inordinate, unduly large
Interferências
Spelling: dis-pro-por-tion-ate-ly.
Família do chunk
- excessively high
- unduly large
- inordinately large
Nuance
Carries a negative, unfair connotation.
Efeito pragmático
Analytical, critical.
Dica de memória
The burden falls disproportionately large on the poor.
Nota
This chunk emphasizes an imbalance or unfair distribution, often in social, economic, or statistical contexts. It is frequently used to highlight inequalities or excessive impacts.
Upgrade path
too big → out of balance → a disproportionately large effect
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