disproportioning
|dis-pro-por-tion-ing|
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənɪŋ/
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənɪŋ/
(disproportion)
lack of balance
Etymology
'disproportion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disproportio,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'proportio' meant 'proportion.'
'disproportio' transformed into the French word 'disproportion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disproportion' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'lack of proportion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make things not in correct or equal proportion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'disproportion'; the act of making things not in correct or equal proportion.
The artist is disproportioning the figures in the painting for effect.
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Last updated: 2025/08/03 20:06