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Definitions for disproportionate
ˌdɪs prəˈpɔr ʃə nɪt, -ˈpoʊr-dis·pro·por·tion·ate
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Princeton's WordNet
disproportionate, disproportionaladjective
out of proportion
disproportionateadjective
not proportionate
Wiktionary
disproportionateverb
To undergo disproportionation
disproportionateadjective
Not proportionate.
disproportionateadjective
Out of proportion.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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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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 Dictionary
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
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of disproportionate in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of disproportionate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of disproportionate in a Sentence
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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