Sekirov Dictionary

disproportion

/dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/

noun 2
verb 1
forms 3

noun2

•
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. — 1938
•
Lack of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness.
- the disproportion of strength or means to an object

verb1

•
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. — 1591

forms

disproportioned · disproportioning · disproportions

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