DISPROPORTIONAL

disproportional, disproportionate

(adjective) out of proportion

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

disproportional (comparative more disproportional, superlative most disproportional)

disproportionate

Source: Wiktionary


Dis`pro*por"tion*al, a.

Definition: Not having due proportion to something else; not having proportion or symmetry of parts; unsuitable in form, quantity or value; inadequate; unequal; as, a disproportional limb constitutes deformity in the body; the studies of youth should not be disproportional to their understanding.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

3 May 2024

TWIST

(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”


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Coffee Trivia

The average annual yield from one coffee tree is the equivalent of 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of roasted coffee. It takes about 4,000 hand-picked green coffee beans to make a pound of coffee.

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