DISPROPORTION Dis`pro*por"tion, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disproportioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Disproportioning.]
Defn: To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness to an end; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch; to join unfitly. To shape my legs of an unequal size; To disproportion me in every part. Shak. A degree of strength altogether disproportioned to the extent of its territory. Prescott.
DISPROPORTIONABLE
Dis`pro*por"tion*a*ble, a.
Defn: Disproportional; unsuitable in form, size, quantity, or
adaptation; disproportionate; inadequate.
— Dis`pro*por"tion*a*ble*ness, n. Hammond.
— Dis`pro*por"tion*a*bly, adv.
DISPROPORTIONAL
Dis`pro*por"tion*al, a.
Defn: 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.
DISPROPORTIONALITY
Dis`pro*por`tion*al"i*ty, n.
Defn: The state of being disproportional. Dr. H. More.
DISPROPORTIONALLY
Dis`pro*por"tion*al*ly, adv.
Defn: In a disproportional manner; unsuitably in form, quantity, or value; unequally.