Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disproportion

noun

/ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔː.ʃən/

Definition

An instance of lacking proportions, where things are not in the correct relation to one another, often in terms of size, amount, or number.

Examples

There was a disproportion in the distribution of resources among the different departments.
Many people suffer from a disproportion of wealth in society.
The data revealed a disproportion of male to female participants in the study.

Meaning

Disproportion refers to the condition of being out of proper balance or unequal in size, amount, or number. It typically indicates a lack of harmony or consistency between different elements.