Disproportion

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪspɹəˈpɔː(ɹ)ʃən/

Origin

- + proportion

Full definition of disproportion

Noun

1. The state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance.the disproportion of the length of a building to its height
2. Lack of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness.the disproportion of strength or means to an object

Verb

1. (transitive) 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. — Shakespeare.A degree of strength altogether disproportioned to the extent of its territory. — Prescott.