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disproportioned

dis·pro·por·tion
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-pruh-pawr-shuh n, -pohr-]
    • /ˌdɪs prəˈpɔr ʃən, -ˈpoʊr-/
    • /dˌɪsprəpˈɔːʃənd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-pruh-pawr-shuh n, -pohr-]
    • /ˌdɪs prəˈpɔr ʃən, -ˈpoʊr-/

Definitions of disproportioned word

  • noun disproportioned lack of proportion; lack of proper relationship in size, number, etc.: architectural disproportions. 1
  • noun disproportioned something out of proportion: the disproportions of an awkward body. 1
  • verb with object disproportioned to make disproportionate. 1
  • noun disproportioned Badly proportioned; disproportionate. 1
See all 4 definitions of disproportioned

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Origin of disproportioned

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; dis-1 + proportion; compare Middle French disproportion

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Parts of speech for Disproportioned

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Disproportioned

disproportioned 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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Synonyms for disproportioned

noun disproportioned

  • gapped — a break or opening, as in a fence, wall, or military line; breach: We found a gap in the enemy's line of fortifications.
Just one Synonym for disproportioned

Antonyms for disproportioned

adjective disproportioned

  • in proportion — balanced
  • well-turned — gracefully shaped: a well-turned ankle.
  • full-figured — (of a woman) having an amply proportioned or heavy body.
  • proportioned — adjusted to proper proportion or relation.
  • graceful — characterized by elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech; elegant: a graceful dancer; a graceful reply.
All 11 Antonyms of disproportioned

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