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é desproporcional

[ɛ dɛʃpɾopoɾsjo'naɫ]
verb phrase (3rd person singular present indicative of 'ser' + adjective)
is disproportionate
1. lacks proportion; is not in balance or harmony with something else
The punishment is disproportionate to the crime.
A punição é desproporcional ao crime.
2. is excessive or unreasonable in relation to something
The cost is disproportionate to the benefits.
O custo é desproporcional aos benefícios.
3. is not proportional; does not have the correct mathematical ratio
The increase in expenses is disproportionate to the increase in revenue.
O aumento nas despesas é desproporcional ao aumento na receita.
Synonyms
é desproporcionadoé excessivoé desigualé desequilibradoé inadequado
Antonyms
é proporcionalé equilibradoé adequadoé justo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é desproporcional
standard usage
Portugal
é desproporcional
standard usage, equally common

Related Idioms & Phrases

desproporção entre X e Y (disproportion between X and Y)
fora de proporção (out of proportion)
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