develop disproportionately
[dɪˈveləp dɪsprəˈpɔːʃənətli]
verb phrase
desenvolver-se desproporcionalmente
1. to grow, advance, or progress in an unequal or unbalanced manner, where one aspect or region develops much faster or more extensively than others
Urban areas develop disproportionately faster than rural regions in developing countries.
As áreas urbanas desenvolvem-se desproporcionalmente mais rápido que as regiões rurais em países em desenvolvimento.
2. to expand unevenly in terms of resources, opportunities, or infrastructure allocation
Some brain regions develop disproportionately during adolescence.
Algumas regiões do cérebro desenvolvem-se desproporcionalmente durante a adolescência.
3. to grow in a way that lacks balance relative to overall growth or population
The wealthy neighborhoods developed disproportionately compared to poorer districts.
Os bairros ricos desenvolveram-se desproporcionalmente em comparação com os distritos mais pobres.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian academic, economic, and sociological discussions, particularly when analyzing urban-rural disparities, regional economic development, or social inequality. In the USA, it is frequently employed in policy discussions about infrastructure development, educational funding disparities, and economic inequality. The term reflects concerns about equity and balanced growth in both societies.
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