Disproportionate Meaning
/dɪs.pɹəˈpɔː.ʃə.nət/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjToo large or too small in comparison with something else; out of proportion.
adjNot proportionate.
Sentence Examples
This big gate is disproportionate to the small garden.
People on lower incomes spend a disproportionate amount of their income on rent.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ anger over a minor mistake surprised all his colleagues.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The punishment seemed ____ to the minor offense.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *d(w)is- Proto-Italic *dis- Latin dis- Old French des-bor. ▲ Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English proportionate English disproportionate From dis- + proportionate.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ anger over a minor mistake surprised all his colleagues.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The punishment seemed ____ to the minor offense.