disproportion

[ dis-pruh-pawr-shuhn, -pohr- ]
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noun
  1. lack of proportion; lack of proper relationship in size, number, etc.: architectural disproportions.

  2. something out of proportion: the disproportions of an awkward body.

verb (used with object)

Origin of disproportion

1
1545–55; dis-1 + proportion; compare Middle French disproportion

Other words from disproportion

  • dis·pro·por·tion·a·ble, adjective
  • dis·pro·por·tion·a·ble·ness, noun
  • dis·pro·por·tion·a·bly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for disproportion

disproportion

/ (ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃən) /


noun
  1. lack of proportion or equality

  2. an instance of disparity or inequality

verb
  1. (tr) to cause to become exaggerated or unequal

Derived forms of disproportion

  • disproportionable, adjective
  • disproportionableness, noun
  • disproportionably, adverb
  • disproportional, adjective

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