disproportion
The state of being out of proportionThe state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)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
lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something
(countable, uncountable)Lack of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness.
the disproportion of strength or means to an object
Translations
2 languagesForms
plural: disproportions| Singular | disproportion |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something:imbalancedissymmetry
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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