Pronunciation: /dɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən/
noun a lack of proportion or equality between two or more things
A1 The disproportion in size between the big dog and the small cat was quite noticeable.
A2 The disproportion in pay between the CEO and the entry-level employees was unfair.
B1 The disproportion in resources allocated to different departments led to inefficiencies.
B2 The disproportion in funding for public schools in different districts is a major issue.
C1 The disproportion in representation of different ethnicities in leadership positions needs to be addressed.
C2 The disproportion in access to healthcare services based on income levels is a pressing social issue.
verb not applicable
A1 The cake disproportions the amount of flour and sugar.
A2 She disproportions her time between work and hobbies.
B1 The company disproportions its resources on marketing instead of product development.
B2 The government is accused of disproportional use of force during the protests.
C1 The artist deliberately disproportions the sizes of objects in his paintings for dramatic effect.
C2 The judge ruled that the punishment was disproportional to the crime committed.
adjective not applicable
A1 The cake had a disproportional amount of frosting on top.
A2 The student felt overwhelmed by the disproportional amount of homework assigned.
B1 The company faced financial difficulties due to disproportional expenses compared to revenue.
B2 The artist's painting was criticized for its disproportional use of dark colors.
C1 The government's decision to cut funding for education resulted in disproportional effects on low-income communities.
C2 The CEO's salary was deemed disproportional to the company's performance by shareholders.
adverb not applicable
A1 The cake slices were cut with a disproportion of sizes.
A2 She distributed the candies to the children disproportionally.
B1 The company's profits grew disproportionately compared to the previous year.
B2 The allocation of resources was done in a disproportionately unfair manner.
C1 The government's spending on healthcare was disproportionately high compared to other sectors.
C2 The artist's fame grew disproportionately after the release of their latest album.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The disproportion between the size of the dog and the size of the cat was quite noticeable.
A2 There was a clear disproportion in the amount of food each person received at the party.
B1 The disproportion in salary between the CEO and the entry-level employees was staggering.
B2 The disproportion in resources allocated to different departments created tension within the organization.
C1 The disproportion in wealth distribution is a major social issue that needs to be addressed.
C2 The disproportion in power dynamics between the two countries was evident in their negotiations.
preposition not applicable
A1 The size of the cake was disproportional to the number of guests at the party.
A2 The amount of food on my plate was disproportional to my appetite.
B1 The cost of the repairs was disproportional to the value of the car.
B2 The punishment seemed disproportional to the crime committed.
C1 The company's success was disproportional to the amount of resources invested.
C2 The artist's talent was disproportional to the recognition he received.
conjunction not applicable
A1 The size of the cake was disproportional to the number of guests at the party.
A2 The student felt the punishment was disproportional to the mistake he made.
B1 The company's profits were disproportional to the amount of effort put into marketing.
B2 The allocation of resources seemed disproportional given the scale of the project.
C1 The government's response to the crisis was seen as disproportional by many analysts.
C2 The CEO's salary was deemed disproportional compared to the company's overall performance.
interjection not applicable
A1 Disproportion! That ice cream cone is way bigger than mine.
A2 Disproportion! The amount of homework we have tonight is insane.
B1 Disproportion! The price of that dress is way too high for my budget.
B2 Disproportion! The amount of food they served at the restaurant was overwhelming.
C1 Disproportion! The disparity between the two sides in the negotiation was glaring.
C2 Disproportion! The discrepancy in pay between the two employees was unjust.
article not applicable
A1 The disproportions in the sizes of the pizzas were quite noticeable.
A2 There was a clear disproportion between the number of men and women at the event.
B1 The budget cuts resulted in a disproportion in resources allocated to different departments.
B2 The disproportions in wealth distribution are a major concern for policymakers.
C1 The study revealed a disproportion in access to healthcare services based on socio-economic status.
C2 The disproportion in power dynamics between the two countries has led to tensions in the region.
formal The disproportion between the two groups was evident in the survey results.
informal There was a huge disproportion in the number of people at the party.
slang The disproportion in their salaries was totally unfair.
figurative The disproportion in her emotions made it difficult for her to make a rational decision.
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