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Meaning of disproportion

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

disproportion

Pronunciation:/dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. The state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance.

    Example: the disproportion of the length of a building to its height

  2. Lack of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness.

    Example: the disproportion of strength or means to an object

verb

Definitions

  1. To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch.