Disproportionate
Not in proper proportion; too large or too small in comparison to something else.
adjectiveDisproportionate
Not in proper proportion; too large or too small in comparison to something else.
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Imagine This
Imagine a scale that tips heavily because one side has a mountain of apples while the other has a single grape, illustrating an extreme imbalance.
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Sounds Like
DIS-pruh-PORT-shuh-nuht
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Looks Like
Looks like 'disproportion' + 'ate'.
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Remember This
Often used with to or in relation to; signals an imbalance between two quantities, ideas, or qualities.
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Other Forms
disproportionatelyadverb
disproportionatenessnoun
disproportionnoun
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Connect With
proportion, proportional, imbalance, lopsided, asymmetrical
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Note
Use disproportionate to describe an imbalance that seems unfair or illogical. Do not confuse with 'unproportional' (rare); prefer 'disproportionate to' or 'disproportionate in' to indicate the relation.