Disproportion(n.) 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.
Disproportion(n.) Want of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness; disparity; as, the disproportion of strength or means to an object.
Disproportion(v. t.) To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness to an end; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch; to join unfitly.
Disproportional(a.) 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.
Disproportionality(n.) The state of being disproportional.
Disproportionally(adv.) In a disproportional manner; unsuitably in form, quantity, or value; unequally.
Disproportioned(imp. & p. p.) of Disproportion
Disproportioning(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Disproportion

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