Disproportion (Noun)
Meaning
Lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The architect stressed that the building's design must avoid disproportion between its height and its foundations.
- Her disproportionate love of chocolate resulted in a massive collection of sweets and a subsequent diet.
- Local animal shelters face a disproportion between the high need for care and their low resources.
- Excessive caffeine consumption can cause a disproportion in hormone levels and lead to various health issues.
- A disproportion between the original budget and the actual expenses arose due to unforeseen costs.