Definitions for disproportion
ˌdɪs prəˈpɔr ʃən, -ˈpoʊr-dis·pro·por·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disproportionnoun

   lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disproportionnoun

   something that is out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance

2. disproportionverb

   To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disproportionnoun

   Unsuitableness in quantity of one thing, or one part of the same thing, to another; want of symmetry.

   Etymology: dis and proportion.

   Not to affect many proposed matches
   Of her own clime, complexion, and degree,
   Whereto we see in all things nature tends:
   Foh! one may smell, in such, a will most rank,
   Foul disproportion, thoughts unnatural. William Shakespeare, Othello.

   Reasoning, I oft admire
   How nature, wise and frugal, could commit
   Such disproportions; with superfluous hand
   So many nobler bodies to create,
   Greater, so many fold to this one use. John Milton, Par. Lost.

   Perhaps from greatness, state, and pride,
   Thus surprised, she may fall:
   Sleep does disproportion hide,
   And, death resembling, equals all. Edmund Waller.

   For their strength,
   The disproportion is so great, we cannot but
   Expect a fatal consequence. John Denham, Sophy.

   What, did the liquid to th’ assembly call,
   To give their aid to form the pond’rous ball?
   First, tell us, why did any come? next why
   In such a disproportion to the dry? Richard Blackmore, Creation.

   That we are designed for a more exalted happiness, than can be derived from the things of this life, we may infer from their vast disproportion to the desires and capacities of our soul. John Rogers, Serm. 5.

2. To Disproportionverb

   To mismatch; to join things unsuitable in quantity.

   Etymology: from the noun.

   There sits deformity to mock my body,
   To shape my legs of an unequal size,
   To disproportion me in every part. William Shakespeare, Henry VI. p. iii.

   Distance and mens fears have so enlarged the truth, and so disproportioned every thing, that we have made the little troop of discontents a gallant army, and already measure by the evening shadow. John Suckling.

   Musick craveth your acquaintance: many are of such disproportioned spirits, that they avoid her company. Henry Peacham.

   We on earth, with undiscording voice,
   May rightly answer that melodious noise;
   As once we did, ’till disproportion’d sin
   Jarr’d against nature’s chime. John Milton.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disproportion

   Cephalopelvic disproportion exists when the capacity of the pelvis is inadequate to allow the fetus to negotiate the birth canal. This may be due to a small pelvis, a nongynecoid pelvic formation, a large fetus, an unfavorable orientation of the fetus, or a combination of these factors. Certain medical conditions may distort pelvic bones, such as rickets or a pelvic fracture, and lead to CPD. Transverse diagonal measurement has been proposed as a predictive method.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disproportion

   Disproportion refers to the condition of being unequal, imbalanced, or not in correct relation or proportion to something else. It typically implies a noticeable or significant difference in size, amount, degree, or importance between two or more things.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disproportionnoun

   want of proportion in form or quantity; lack of symmetry; as, the arm may be in disproportion to the body; the disproportion of the length of a building to its height

2. Disproportionnoun

   want of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness; disparity; as, the disproportion of strength or means to an object

3. Disproportionverb

   to make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness to an end; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch; to join unfitly

4. Etymology: [Pref. dis- + proportion: cf. F. disproportion.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disproportion

   dis-pro-pōr′shun, n. want of proportion, symmetry, or suitableness of parts: inequality.—v.t. to make unsuitable in form or size, &c.—n. Dispropor′tionableness.—adv. Dispropor′tionably.—adjs. Dispropor′tional, Dispropor′tionable (arch.).—advs. Dispropor′tionally, Dispropor′tionably (arch.).—adj. Dispropor′tionate, not proportioned: unsymmetrical: unsuitable to something else in some respect.—adv. Dispropor′tionately.—n. Dispropor′tionateness.

Matched Categories

1. • Disparity

How to pronounce disproportion?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say disproportion in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of disproportion in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of disproportion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=disproportion
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Disproportion
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=disproportion
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disproportion
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disproportion
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=disproportion