disproportion
|dis-pro-por-tion|
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔrʃən/
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃən/
lack of balance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disproportion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disproportio', where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'proportio' meant 'proportion'.
Historical Evolution
'disproportio' transformed into the French word 'disproportion', and eventually became the modern English word 'disproportion' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of proportion', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lack of proportion or balance between elements.
There is a disproportion between the number of teachers and students.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40