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- [dis-pruh-pawr-shuh-nit, -pohr-]
- /ˌdɪs prəˈpɔr ʃə nɪt, -ˈpoʊr-/
- /ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔː.ʃən.ət/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dis-pruh-pawr-shuh-nit, -pohr-]
- /ˌdɪs prəˈpɔr ʃə nɪt, -ˈpoʊr-/
Definitions of disproportionate word
- adjective disproportionate not proportionate; out of proportion, as in size or number. 1
- noun disproportionate Too large or too small in comparison with something else. 1
- adjective disproportionate exaggerated, excessive 1
- adjective disproportionate not in correct proportion 1
- adjective disproportionate Something that is disproportionate is surprising or unreasonable in amount or size, compared with something else. 0
- adjective disproportionate out of proportion; unequal 0
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Origin of disproportionate
First appearance:
before 1544 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1544-55; dis-1 + proportionate
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Parts of speech for Disproportionate
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disproportionate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disproportionate
adj disproportionate
- superfluous — being more than is sufficient or required; excessive.
- unequal — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
- inordinate — not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive: He drank an inordinate amount of wine.
- unreasonable — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
- incommensurate — not commensurate; disproportionate; inadequate: Our income is incommensurate to our wants.
adjective disproportionate
- inconsistent — lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory: an inconsistent story.
- top-heavy — having the top disproportionately heavy; liable to fall from too great weight above.
- unbalanced — not balanced or not properly balanced.
- disparate — distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar: disparate ideas.
Antonyms for disproportionate
adj disproportionate
- proportionate — proportioned; being in due proportion; proportional.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
adjective disproportionate
- corresponding — parallel; equivalent
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