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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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

How to pronounce DISPROPORTIONATE?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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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. Mandy Cohen:

   The data is very clear that Covid-19 is having a dramatically disproportionate impact on Hispanic Latinx North Carolinians, as North Carolinians is across the country.

2. Robert Muggah:

   It's a souped-up response that may seem disproportionate but is helpful in terms of minimizing risk.

3. James McCormack:

   If you look at the negative outlooks that are in place today there is a disproportionate number of them that are accounted for by emerging markets that are net exporters of commodities, regionally that leads to the Middle East and Africa and secondarily to Latin America. So that is where we expect to see continued downward pressure on ratings in 2016.

4. 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.

5. Sam Ames:

   This bill claimed to solve a problem of' fairness' in school sports in Indiana that didn't exist, but its negative impacts on the mental health and well-being of trans and nonbinary youth -- young people who already face disproportionate rates of bullying, depression, and suicide -- are very real.

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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
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DISPROPORTIONATE