Disproportion — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˌdis-prə-ˈpȯr-shən/ dis·pro·por·tion

Meaning & Definition of Disproportion

Disproportion (noun)

  1. lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation, disparity; also, an instance of such disparity

Disproportion (verb)

  1. to make out of proportion, mismatch

Disproportion (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state of being different in a way that is not fair, reasonable, or expected

    "The author does not explain the disproportion between the value of the stones."

    similar: imbalance, inequality, nonequivalence, contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distance, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diverseness, diversity, otherness, unlikeness, deviance, divergence, differentiability, discriminability, distinguishability, change, modification, variation, conflict, discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife, variability, variance, anomalousness, dichotomy, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, nonconformity
    opposite: identicalness, identity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence, parallelism, similitude, equality, equivalence, equivalency, homogeneity, homogeneousness, uniformity, alikeness, analogousness, analogy, community, likeness, resemblance, sameness, similarity

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disproportion

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disproportion:

imbalance, inequality, nonequivalence, contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distance, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diverseness, diversity, otherness, unlikeness, deviance, divergence, differentiability, discriminability, distinguishability, change, modification, variation, conflict, discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife, variability, variance, anomalousness, dichotomy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disproportion

Words with the opposite meaning of Disproportion:

identicalness, identity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence, parallelism, similitude, equality, equivalence, equivalency, homogeneity, homogeneousness, uniformity, alikeness, analogousness, analogy, community, likeness, resemblance, sameness, similarity

Word Forms of Disproportion

Inflections: disproportioned, disproportioning, disproportions

Derived words: disproportional (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Disproportion

borrowed from Middle French & New Latin; Middle French, borrowed from New Latin disprōportiōn-, disprōportiō, from Latin dis- dis- + prōportiōn-, prōportiō "analogy, proportion:1"

First known use: 1555

Frequently Asked Questions about Disproportion

What does "Disproportion" mean?

"Disproportion" means lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation, disparity; also, an instance of such disparity. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation, disparity; also, an instance of such disparity.

What is another word for "Disproportion"?

Other words for "Disproportion" include imbalance, inequality, nonequivalence, contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy and disparateness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disproportion" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disproportion"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disproportion". Common alternatives include imbalance, inequality, nonequivalence, contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity and dissimilarity.

What is the opposite of "Disproportion"?

Antonyms of "Disproportion" include identicalness, identity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence and parallelism.

How do you use "Disproportion" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disproportion" in a sentence: "The author does not explain the disproportion between the value of the stones.".

Is "Disproportion" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disproportion" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disproportion"?

"Disproportion" is pronounced /ˌdis-prə-ˈpȯr-shən/ and divided into syllables as dis·pro·por·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Disproportion"?

"Disproportion" comes from borrowed from Middle French & New Latin; Middle French, borrowed from New Latin disprōportiōn-, disprōportiō, from Latin dis- dis- + prōportiōn-, prōportiō "analogy, proportion:1". First known use: 1555.