Disproportion \Dis`pro*por"tion\, n. [Pref. dis- + proportion: cf. F. disproportion.]

1. 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. [1913 Webster]

2. Want of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness; disparity; as, the disproportion of strength or means to an object. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

Disproportion \Dis`pro*por"tion\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disproportioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Disproportioning.]

To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness to an end; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch; to join unfitly. [1913 Webster]

To shape my legs of an unequal size; To disproportion me in every part. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

A degree of strength altogether disproportioned to the extent of its territory. --Prescott. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

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disproportion

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Disproportion \Dis`pro*por"tion\, n. [Pref. dis- + proportion: cf. F. disproportion.]

1. 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.

2. Want of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness; disparity; as, the disproportion of strength or means to an object.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Disproportion \Dis`pro*por"tion\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disproportioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Disproportioning.]

To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness to an end; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch; to join unfitly.

To shape my legs of an unequal size; To disproportion me in every part. --Shak.

A degree of strength altogether disproportioned to the extent of its territory. --Prescott.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)