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disproportionate
To a degree that is greater than expected or normal in relation to something else; disproportionately strong or large.
Kleine Unternehmen sind von der neuen Steuer überproportional stark betroffen.
Small businesses are disproportionately strongly affected by the new tax.
The word is made up of three parts: the prefix 'über-' (more than), the noun 'Proportion' (proportion), and the ending '-al'. So it literally means 'above the proportion' or 'disproportionate'.
Sein Beitrag zum Projekt war überproportional groß.
His contribution to the project was disproportionately large.
'Überproportional' (disproportionate/disproportionately) is very often used as an adverb to describe a verb. It remains unchanged and describes the extent of a change or effect.
Die Immobilienpreise sind in den letzten Jahren überproportional gestiegen.
Real estate prices have risen disproportionately in recent years.
This word belongs more to written language and is used in formal contexts such as news reports, reports, or academic texts. It is less common in everyday conversation.
Der Bericht zeigt, dass bestimmte Bevölkerungsgruppen überproportional von Armut betroffen sind.
The report shows that certain population groups are disproportionately affected by poverty.
above average
'überdurchschnittlich' and 'überproportional' both describe that something is stronger or larger than normal. 'überdurchschnittlich' compares with an average: a person, performance, or number is above the normal mean. 'überproportional' compares with a ratio: something grows or affects a group more strongly than one would expect in comparison with something else. Learners may confuse the words because both express a kind of 'more'. The important question is: Is it about the average? Then use 'überdurchschnittlich'. Is it about a ratio? Then use 'überproportional'.
In der Stadt steigen die Mieten überproportional im Vergleich zu den Löhnen.
In the city, rents are rising disproportionately compared with wages.
Mein Nachbar ist überdurchschnittlich geschickt bei Reparaturen im Haus.
My neighbor is unusually skilled at repairs around the house.