Etymology:
Meaning:
Disproportion refers to a significant difference in size, quantity, or degree between parts or elements. It implies a lack of balance or symmetry.
Origin:
The term disproportion emerged in the early 16th century as a derivative of the Latin phrase "disproportio" (disproportion or lack of symmetry). It was first used in English in the context of aesthetics and later extended to other areas such as mathematics, science, and economics.
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