English Dictionary
Definition of “disproportion”
Word Frequency
disproportion (ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃən
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Definitions
noun
- lack of proportion or equality
- an instance of disparity or inequality
verb
- tr to cause to become exaggerated or unequal
Derived Forms
ˌdisproˈportionable adjectiveˌdisproˈportionableness noun
ˌdisproˈportionably adverb
ˌdisproˈportional adjective
Synonyms
View thesaurus entry = inequality, imbalance, disparity, discrepancy, asymmetry, insufficiency, unevenness, lopsidedness,
Example Sentences Including 'disproportion'
Apart from the absurd disproportion between the crime and its punishment, it is a crime that is impossible to define.The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2004)
Her swimsuit outlined the curves of her body, and there was nothing to fault, no disproportion , no bulge; nothing too much or too little.The Ambassador's Women
If arrogance and self-esteem are in direct disproportion , Shipman's self-esteem must have been very low indeed.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Nationally the disproportion was even greater, with 30,505,440 votes cast for 659 MPs, or some 46,306 to each.THE FOUR NATIONS: A History of the United Kingdom (2002)
Possibly it was an effect of that exquisite disproportion , the alien quality of her features.THE GREENSTONE GRAIL: The Sangreal Trilogy One (2004)
Such disproportion between the productive and unproductive sectors makes the country groan under excessive and unnecessary taxes.India Today (1996)
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