Word: disproportion
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dis
pro
por
tion
Definition: Lack of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness.
Morphemes:
Affix: dis-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used as an intensifier of words with negative valence.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: utterly, exceedingly
Affix: proportion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A statement of equality between two ratios.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prō-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
Meaning: for, before
Affix: portiō
Language: la
Decoded: portio
Meaning: share, part