CEFR C1

disproportion

noun

Meaning

A lack of balance or symmetry between two or more things in size, quantity, or degree.

Examples

The disproportion between the team's high budget and their poor performance frustrated the fans.
There is a clear disproportion in the distribution of resources between the two departments.

Synonyms: imbalance, inequality, asymmetry, disparity

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disproportion (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

Definition

A lack of balance or symmetry between two or more things in size, quantity, or degree.

Examples

The disproportion between the team's high budget and their poor performance frustrated the fans.
There is a clear disproportion in the distribution of resources between the two departments.
The building's narrow base creates a sense of disproportion that makes it seem unstable.

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