Disproportion

noun

/dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

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

"the disproportion of the length of a building to its height"

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

"the disproportion of strength or means to an object"

3.verbTo make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch.

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