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ALL meanings of misproportion

pro·por·tion
M m
  • noun misproportion (transitive) To give the wrong proportions to. 1
  • noun misproportion comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, number, etc.; ratio. 1
  • noun misproportion proper relation between things or parts: to have tastes way out of proportion to one's financial means. 1
  • noun misproportion relative size or extent. 1
  • noun misproportion proportions, dimensions or size: a rock of gigantic proportions. 1
  • noun misproportion a portion or part in its relation to the whole: A large proportion of the debt remains. 1
  • noun misproportion symmetry, harmony, or balance: an architect with a sense of proportion. 1
  • noun misproportion the significance of a thing or event that an objective view reveals: You must try to see these mishaps in proportion. 1
  • noun misproportion Mathematics. a relation of four quantities such that the first divided by the second is equal to the third divided by the fourth; the equality of ratios. Compare rule of three. 1
  • noun misproportion Archaic. analogy; comparison. 1
  • verb with object misproportion to adjust in proper proportion or relation, as to size, quantity, etc. 1
  • verb with object misproportion to balance or harmonize the proportions of. 1
  • verb misproportion to give incorrect or ill-fitting proportions to 0
  • noun misproportion a lack of proportion 0
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