English Explanatory Dictionary

disproportion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance.
  2. Lack of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness.
verb
  1. To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch.

Pronunciation

/dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AcpoKrane-disproportion.wav

Word forms

disproportion disproportions disproportioning disproportioned

Etymology

From dis- + proportion.

Derived words

cephalopelvic disproportion disproportionation
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