Want of proportion in form or quantity; lack of symmetry; as, the arm may be in disproportion to the body; the disproportion of the length of a building to its height
A disproportion is a state in which two things are unequal. a disproportion in the legal resources available to the two sides. = imbalance. a situation in which two or more things are not equal in amount, level etc
To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness to an end; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch; to join unfitly
Want of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness; disparity; as, the disproportion of strength or means to an object
Not having due proportion to something else; not having proportion or symmetry of parts; unsuitable in form, quantity or value; inadequate; unequal; as, a disproportional limb constitutes deformity in the body; the studies of youth should not be disproportional to their understanding
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
Something that is disproportionate is surprising or unreasonable in amount or size, compared with something else. A disproportionate amount of time was devoted to one topic = excessive proportionate + disproportionately dis·pro·por·tion·ate·ly a disproportionately high suicide rate among young prisoners. too much or too little in relation to something else