disproportion

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

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

   […] a handsome creature, remarkably so, with features so symmetrical […] that a micrometer gauge could scarcely find a disproportion in her smooth and broad mahogany-coloured face.

2. 2
   noun

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

   The disproportion of strength or means to an object.

3. 3
   verb

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

   To shape my legs of an unequal size; / To disproportion me in every part.

4. 4
   noun

   lack of proportion

From dis- + proportion.

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