English-Finnish translations for disproportion

Definition of disproportion

• The state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance
• Lack of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness
• To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch

Examples

• the disproportion of the length of a building to its height
• the disproportion of strength or means to an object

Related words

• disproportionate
• disproportionately
• disproportionation
• disproportionateness
• disproportionality