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distributional

American  
[di-struh-byoo-shuh-nuhl] / ˌdɪ strəˈbju ʃə nəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the distribution of something.


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"Kank helps bridge a distributional gap for the Late Cretaceous of southern Patagonia, connecting known records from northern Patagonia and Antarctica, and showing that this family was dispersed across different latitudes of South America."

From Science Daily May 29, 2026

Nor can they control the size of the disinflationary boost from the rise in productivity or address the negative distributional impacts from AI-related layoffs.

From Barron's Mar. 27, 2026

“The 2021-23 inflation shock placed a heavier burden on lower-income households. Subsequent interest rate increases also had distributional effects.”

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 12, 2025

"We are focused on the macroeconomy but we are aware that there are potential distributional aspects," if depositors move cash away from smaller banks, Jefferson said.

From Reuters Mar. 27, 2023

The distributional records since the 1850's and the apparent relict populations now in existence indicate that the range of this species has since receded.

From Natural History of Cottonmouth Moccasin, Agkistrodon piscovorus (Reptilia) by Ray D. Burkett

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