BusinessAugust 9, 2026
distributional
DIS-truh-BYOO-shuh-nul
Definition
Relating to the way in which income, wealth, or resources are spread across different groups or segments of a population.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'distributio,' meaning 'the act of dividing or distributing,' which entered Middle English via Old French to describe the dispersal of goods or resources.
In the news
In the article, the term highlights how inflation relief has been uneven, noting that economic gains are not reaching all segments of the population equally. It emphasizes that while headline numbers might improve, the underlying distributional impact often leaves vulnerable groups in poverty.
Why Nigeria’s inflation rate is falling, while poverty rate rises
Read the full article ↗Tribune Online