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Disproportion

//dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance. countable, uncountable

    "[…] 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
    lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something wordnet
  3. 3
    Lack of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness. countable, uncountable

    "the disproportion of strength or means to an object"

Verb
  1. 1
    To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch. transitive

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

From dis- + proportion.

Etymology 2

From dis- + proportion.

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