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disproportion

/dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/

noun

Meaning

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

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

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

    "the disproportion of strength or means to an object"

verb

Meaning

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