Disproportionate Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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disproportionate
dis-pro-por-tion-ate
Definitions
injustice
Excessively large or out of proportion in relation to something.
Synonyms
excessive, incommensurate, unbalanced, unequal.
Examples of usage
- The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
- The amount of work expected was disproportionate to the time given.
- His reaction seemed disproportionate to the situation.
size
Not in correct relation or balance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The disproportionate size of the head compared to the body was striking.
- The disproportionate number of men to women at the event was noticeable.
Translations
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Quick facts about “disproportionate”
Disproportionate is a 5-syllable adjective (dis-pro-por-tion-ate). It is pronounced /ˌdɪspɹəˈpɔɹʃənɪt/ in American English and /dˌɪspɹəpˈɔːʃənət/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 7 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #11,616 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'disproportionate'
The word 'disproportionate' is derived from the Latin word 'disproportio', which means 'lack of proportion'. The concept of proportion has been a key element in art, architecture, and mathematics for centuries. Injustice and inequality have often been described using the term 'disproportionate' to highlight the imbalance or unfairness in a situation.
See also: disproportion, disproportionally, disproportionately, proportional, proportionally, proportionate, proportionately, proportions.