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Definitions from the WebTerm: DisproportionNoun (General): Disproportion refers to a lack of proportion or inequality in size, quantity, or degree between two or more things. Example Sentence: The disproportion between the rich and the poor continues to widen, causing social unrest. Noun (Mathematics): In mathematics, disproportion is used to describe an inequality in the comparative ratio or relationship between different values or quantities. Example Sentence: The disproportion in the lengths of the two sides of the triangle led to an invalid analysis of its angles. Verb: To disproportion something is to cause or create an imbalance or inequality in size, quantity, or degree. Example Sentence: The sudden influx of tourists disproportioned the resources of the small island. Adjective: Disproportionate describes something that is not in proportion or out of balance in relation to something else. Example Sentence: The company's executive salaries were seen as disproportionate compared to the wages of its workers. Adverb: Disproportionately means in an unequal or imbalanced manner. Example Sentence: The factory closure disproportionately affected the local economy. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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