Disproportionate: meaning, definitions and examples
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disproportionate
[ ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃ(ə)nət ]
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
Translations of the word "disproportionate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desproporcional
🇮🇳 असंगत
🇩🇪 unverhältnismäßig
🇮🇩 tidak seimbang
🇺🇦 непропорційний
🇵🇱 nieproporcjonalny
🇯🇵 不釣り合いな
🇫🇷 disproportionné
🇪🇸 desproporcionado
🇹🇷 orantısız
🇰🇷 불균형한
🇸🇦 غير متناسب
🇨🇿 nepoměrný
🇸🇰 neprimeraný
🇨🇳 不成比例的
🇸🇮 nesorazmeren
🇮🇸 ólíkur
🇰🇿 диспропорционалды
🇬🇪 დაუკავშირებელი
🇦🇿 nisbətsiz
🇲🇽 desproporcionado
Etymology
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.