disproportionately

language: de

definitions

  1. adverb
    in a way that is not in proportion to something else; excessively or unfairly
    de: überproportional; unangemessen
  2. adverb
    to a degree that is much greater than expected or appropriate
    de: in einem viel zu hohen Maße

examples

  1. The company spent disproportionately on marketing.

    Das Unternehmen verbrachte überproportional für Marketing.

  2. The risk increased disproportionately with age.

    Das Risiko stieg überproportional mit dem Alter.