1. Unequal or imbalanced growth or advancement where some aspects develop at significantly different rates than others
The disproportionate development of urban areas compared to rural regions created significant inequality.
O desenvolvimento desproporcional das áreas urbanas em comparação com as regiões rurais criou desigualdade significativa.
2. In economics or geography, the uneven expansion of infrastructure, economy, or population across different regions or sectors
The country faced disproportionate development challenges with the coastal cities far outpacing inland areas.
O país enfrentou desafios de desenvolvimento desproporcional com as cidades costeiras superando muito as áreas do interior.