n. [ Pref. dis- + proportion: cf. F. disproportion. ] 1. Want of proportion in form or quantity; lack of symmetry; as, the arm may be in disproportion to the body; the disproportion of the length of a building to its height. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Want of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness; disparity; as, the disproportion of strength or means to an object. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Disproportioned p. pr. & vb. n. Disproportioning. ] To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness to an end; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch; to join unfitly. [ 1913 Webster ]
To shape my legs of an unequal size; To disproportion me in every part. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
A degree of strength altogether disproportioned to the extent of its territory. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Not having due proportion to something else; not having proportion or symmetry of parts; unsuitable in form, quantity or value; inadequate; unequal; as, a disproportional limb constitutes deformity in the body; the studies of youth should not be disproportional to their understanding. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Not proportioned; unsymmetrical; unsuitable to something else in bulk, form, value, or extent; out of proportion; inadequate; as, in a perfect body none of the limbs are disproportionate; it is wisdom not to undertake a work disproportionate means. -- Dis`pro*por"tion*ate*ly, adv. -- Dis`pro*por"tion*ate*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]
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