disproportion C2+ Topic:Mathematics & Measurement UK /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/ See IPA manual Freq #106610 Meanings 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 noun Lack of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness. The disproportion of strength or means to an object. 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 noun lack of proportion Thesaurus Word family Forms disproportionablydisproportioned Derived forms disproportionation Etymology From dis- + proportion. Topics Mathematics & Measurement External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # disproportion **Type:** Word **Level:** C2+ **Part of speech:** noun, verb **IPA (UK):** /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/ **Frequency rank:** 106610 ## Meanings 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. 3. To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch. 4. lack of proportion ## Examples - […] 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. - The disproportion of strength or means to an object. - To shape my legs of an unequal size; / To disproportion me in every part. ## Derived Forms - disproportionation ## Etymology From dis- + proportion. ## Topics - Mathematics & Measurement markdown