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disproportionate distribution

[/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənət dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/]
nounpl: disproportionate distributions
distribuição desproporcional
1. An allocation or division of something that is not in fair or equal proportion; an unequal or imbalanced distribution where parts do not correspond to their expected or deserved share
The disproportionate distribution of wealth among citizens creates social inequality.
A distribuição desproporcional da riqueza entre os cidadãos cria desigualdade social.
2. A statistical or mathematical distribution where values or frequencies are unevenly spread across categories or groups
The study revealed a disproportionate distribution of resources across rural and urban areas.
O estudo revelou uma distribuição desproporcional de recursos entre áreas rurais e urbanas.
Synonyms
unequal distributionuneven distributionimbalanced distributioninequitable distributionasymmetric distribution
Antonyms
proportionate distributionequal distributionfair distributionbalanced distributionequitable distribution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distribuição desproporcional
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
distribuição desequilibrada
alternative commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
distribuição desproporcionada
preferred term in formal and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

the lion's share
a far cry from equal
not divided equally
skewed distribution
out of proportion
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