# disproportion

> English word · Noun · IPA /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/

## Definitions
1. The state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance.
2. Lack of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness.

## Etymology
From dis- + proportion.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/disproportion