¹disproportion

noun dis·pro·por·tion \ˌdis-prə-ˈpȯr-shən\

: a difference that is not fair, reasonable, or expected

Full Definition of DISPROPORTION

: lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity; also : an instance of such disparity

— dis·pro·por·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

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First Known Use of DISPROPORTION

1555

Rhymes with DISPROPORTION

in proportion, proabortion, reapportion

²disproportion

verb

Definition of DISPROPORTION

transitive verb

: to make out of proportion : mismatch

First Known Use of DISPROPORTION

1593

DISPROPORTION Defined for Kids

disproportion

noun dis·pro·por·tion \ˌdis-prə-ˈpȯr-shən\

Definition of DISPROPORTION for Kids

: a marked difference in the size, number, or amount of something as compared to another thing <There is a disproportion of boys to girls in the class.>

Medical Dictionary

disproportion

noun dis·pro·por·tion \ˌdis-prə-ˈpōr-shən, -ˈpȯr-\

Medical Definition of DISPROPORTION

: absence of symmetry or the proper dimensional relationship <a disproportion between the large head and the average-size body>—see cephalopelvic disproportion