Definitions for disproportionate
ˌdɪs prəˈpɔr ʃə nɪt, -ˈpoʊr-dis·pro·por·tion·ate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disproportionate, disproportionaladjective

   out of proportion

2. disproportionateadjective

   not proportionate

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1. disproportionateverb

   To undergo disproportionation

2. disproportionateadjective

   Not proportionate.

3. disproportionateadjective

   Out of proportion.

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

1. Disproportionateadjective

   Unsymmetrical; unsuitable to something else either in bulk or value.

   Etymology: from disproportion.

   None of our members are crooked or distorted, or disproportionate to the rest, either in excess or defect. John Ray.

   It is plain that men have agreed to a disproportionate and unequal possession of the earth. John Locke.

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1. disproportionate

   Disproportionate refers to something that is out of proportion, imbalanced or not appropriate in terms of size, number, degree, or importance in comparison with something else. It often implies an unfair or unequal discrepancy or difference.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disproportionateadjective

   not proportioned; unsymmetrical; unsuitable to something else in bulk, form, value, or extent; out of proportion; inadequate; as, in a perfect body none of the limbs are disproportionate; it is wisdom not to undertake a work disproportionate means

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of disproportionate in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of disproportionate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of disproportionate in a Sentence

1. Le Foll:

   These people, when they have hardly taken the reins of a company - which is to say they haven't yet taken any risk - are already assured to get a disproportionate package.

2. Chittenden County prosecutor Sarah George:

   When the data shows an enormous discrepancy in who is being targeted during traffic stops, that discrepancy means a disproportionate number of Black and Brown folks being criminally charged. In order to eliminate the fatal realities of these traffic stops, the legislature and those who do control police actions and resources must intervene.

3. David McGuire:

   We've seen some police in Connecticut use disproportionate force against people of minorities, and we think that drones would exacerbate this problem, we've been working hard to try and reestablish trust in law enforcement, and this bill sends the wrong message.

4. Mark Pitcavage:

   The issue of extremists -- both white supremacists and anti-government extremists like the militia movement -- in the military is certainly a real problem and a perennial one. For that reason, it needs to be addressed, because the past few decades have illustrated that it will not go away on its own, we should be realistic about the extent of the problem, of course. We are talking about a small number of extremists here -- but as they can in general society, extremists in the military can cause harm disproportionate to their numbers.

5. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi:

   Last week, in our view, the president - the administration - conducted a provocative, disproportionate attack against Iran, which endangered Americans.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=disproportionate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Disproportionate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=disproportionate
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disproportionate