disproportion
[ dis-pruh-pawr-shuhn, -pohr- ]
/ ˌdɪs prəˈpɔr ʃən, -ˈpoʊr- /
noun
lack of proportion; lack of proper relationship in size, number, etc.: architectural disproportions.
something out of proportion: the disproportions of an awkward body.
verb (used with object)
to make disproportionate.
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OTHER WORDS FROM disproportion
dis·pro·por·tion·a·ble, adjectivedis·pro·por·tion·a·ble·ness, noundis·pro·por·tion·a·bly, adverbWords nearby disproportion
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disproportion
/ (ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃən) /
noun
lack of proportion or equality
an instance of disparity or inequality
verb
(tr) to cause to become exaggerated or unequal
Derived forms of disproportion
disproportionable, adjectivedisproportionableness, noundisproportionably, adverbdisproportional, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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