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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-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of DISPROPORTION
1555
Rhymes with DISPROPORTION
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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.>
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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
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