disproportionate

adj, verb — 3 senses

disproportionate

adj

UK /dɪs.pɹəˈpɔː.ʃə.nət/ · CA, US /ˌdɪs.pɹəˈpɔɹ.ʃə.nət/

Etymology From dis- + proportionate.

1

Not proportionate.

grossly disproportionate
disproportionate impact

3 more examples

disproportionate response
They faced a disproportionate share of the costs.
The punishment seemed disproportionate to the crime.

2

Out of proportion.

Derived terms: disproportionately, disproportionateness

disproportionate

verb

UK /dɪs.pɹəˈpɔː.ʃə.neɪt/ · CA, US /ˌdɪs.pɹəˈpɔɹ.ʃə.neɪt/

Etymology From dis- + proportionate.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences To undergo disproportionation.

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