nonproportionate

Meanings

• adjective

  Not having the same relationship in size, quantity, or degree.

  - "The size of the table is nonproportionate to the number of chairs."
  - "The nonproportionate growth of the cells can lead to health issues."

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Variants

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nonoperational

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'proportio' meaning 'due proportion' and the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nonproportionate' is often used in finance to describe stocks or investments that do not move in proportion to the market.

2. In art, nonproportionate elements can be used intentionally to create a sense of dynamism or tension.

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1. anomaly: An anomaly is a deviation from what is normal, regular, or expected. Nonproportionate is a type of anomaly.

2. asymmetry: Asymmetry refers to the lack of symmetry or balance between two sides or parts. Nonproportionate is a type of asymmetry.

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Culture

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In literature, nonproportionate is often used to describe characters or situations that are out of balance or disproportionate to reality.

How to Memorize "nonproportionate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a table with an odd number of chairs and imagine how the size of the table would need to be adjusted to accommodate all the chairs without making them too cramped or too far apart.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nonproportionate' with the image of a scale that is not balanced.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Non-Proportionate' stands for 'Not Proportional To Each Other' to remember the definition.

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