disproportion

Meanings

• noun

  A situation or relationship in which one part or element is out of proportion or disproportionate to another.

  - "Despite his tall stature, his ego was disproportionately large."
  - "The disproportionate representation of women in leadership roles is a major concern."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disproportion
proportion , motion , otion , devotion

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Variants

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disproportion , disproportional , disproportions , disproportioned , disproportioning

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Forms

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disproportions, disproportional, disproportionately

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'disproporionem' meaning 'out of proportion'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disproportion' is often used in economics to describe an imbalance in the supply and demand of a good or service.

2. In mathematics, a disproportionate sequence is a sequence of numbers where the difference between consecutive terms is not constant.

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Related Concepts

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1. proportion: The relationship between the size, amount, or extent of two or more things.

2. balance: The state of being in equilibrium or equal parts.

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Culture

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The concept of disproportion has been explored in various forms of art and literature, such as in the novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde, where the protagonist's inner decay is contrasted with his youthful appearance.

How to Memorize "disproportion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two scales that are not balanced, with one side heavier than the other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disproportion' with the image of a distorted or exaggerated shape.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'D.I.S.P.R.O.P.O.R.T.I.O.N' to remember the meaning: Disproportionate In Size, Proportionately Out Of Normal.

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