dis proportion
prəˈpɔr 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)
3.
to make disproportionate.
Related forms
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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disproportion (ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | lack of proportion or equality |
| 2. | an instance of disparity or inequality |
| —vb | |
| 3. | (tr) to cause to become exaggerated or unequal |
| dispro'portionable | |
| —adj | |
| dispro'portionableness | |
| —n | |
| dispro'portionably | |
| —adv | |
| dispro'portional | |
| —adj | |
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