Dis`pro*por"tion (?), n. [Pref. dis-
+ proportion: cf. F. disproportion.]
1. Want of proportion in form or quantity; lack
of symmetry; as, the arm may be in disproportion to the body;
the disproportion of the length of a building to its
height.
2. Want of suitableness, adequacy, or due
proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness; disparity; as, the
disproportion of strength or means to an object.
Dis`pro*por"tion, v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Disproportioned (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Disproportioning.] To make unsuitable in
quantity, form, or fitness to an end; to violate symmetry in; to
mismatch; to join unfitly.
To shape my legs of an unequal size;
To disproportion me in every part.
Shak.
A degree of strength altogether disproportioned
to the extent of its territory.
Prescott.
