dis|pro|por|tion

dis|pro|por|tion
dis|pro|por|tion «DIHS pruh PR shuhn, -POHR-», noun, verb.
–n.
1. the lack of proper proportion; lack of symmetry: »

This personal approach breathes life into the account but also leads to disproportion in treatment (Scientific America).

2. something out of proportion.
–v.t.
to make disproportionate: »

Statutes that disproportion punishment to crime (Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton).


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  • dis|pro|por|tion|a|bly — «DIHS pruh PR shuh nuh blee, POHR», adverb. = disproportionally. (Cf. ↑disproportionally) …   Useful english dictionary

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