How Do You Spell MISPROPORTION?

Pronunciation: [mɪspɹəpˈɔːʃən] (IPA)

The word "misproportion" is spelled as /mɪsprəˈpɔː(r)ʃ(ə)n/. In this word, "mis" is spelled with the letters m-i-s and pronounced as /mɪs/. "Proportion" is spelled with the letters p-r-o-p-o-r-t-i-o-n and pronounced as /prəˈpɔː(r)ʃ(ə)n/. The prefix "mis-" means incorrect or wrong, and when added to "proportion" it creates the word "misproportion" meaning to have the wrong proportion. The IPA phonetic transcription helps in understanding the exact pronunciation of the word, making it easier to use in everyday communication.

MISPROPORTION Meaning and Definition

  1. Misproportion is a noun that refers to the lack of proper or suitable proportion or balance between two or more elements. It involves a situation where the relative measurement or distribution of something is not correctly aligned, resulting in an imbalance or irregularity. When misproportion occurs, one or more aspects of a whole or a comparison are not in harmony, often resulting in an uneven or unsatisfactory outcome.

    This term can be used to describe various contexts. For instance, in a visual or aesthetic sense, misproportion implies the lack of proper balance, symmetry, or size between different parts of an object, artwork, or design. It refers to a discrepancy in proportion that can adversely impact the visual appeal or functionality of the subject.

    Misproportion can also be applied in quantitative contexts, such as statistics or mathematics, where it denotes an incorrect or unequal division or distribution of quantities, values, or variables. In such cases, misproportion may result in biased or flawed analysis, skewed results, or inaccurate conclusions.

    Overall, misproportion refers to the condition or state of lacking proper proportion or balance. It is a term that highlights the absence or discrepancy of harmony, symmetry, or fairness in various aspects of a comparison, measurement, or distribution.

Common Misspellings for MISPROPORTION

  • nisproportion
  • kisproportion
  • jisproportion
  • musproportion
  • mjsproportion
  • mksproportion
  • mosproportion
  • m9sproportion
  • m8sproportion
  • miaproportion
  • mizproportion
  • mixproportion
  • midproportion
  • mieproportion
  • miwproportion
  • misoroportion
  • mislroportion
  • mis-roportion
  • mis0roportion
  • mispeoportion

Etymology of MISPROPORTION

The word "misproportion" is a compound word consisting of the prefix "mis-" and the noun "proportion".

The prefix "mis-" is derived from Old English and has a negative or pejorative connotation. It indicates something that is wrong, mistaken, or faulty.

The noun "proportion" comes from the Latin word "proportio" which means a comparative relationship or ratio. It entered Middle English via Old French.

Therefore, the etymology of "misproportion" suggests that it refers to a state or condition where something is not properly or correctly proportioned.

Similar spelling word for MISPROPORTION

Plural form of MISPROPORTION is MISPROPORTIONS

Conjugate verb Misproportion

CONDITIONAL

I would misproportion
you would misproportion
he/she/it would misproportion
we would misproportion
they would misproportion

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be misproportioning
you would be misproportioning
he/she/it would be misproportioning
we would be misproportioning
they would be misproportioning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have misproportion
you would have misproportion
he/she/it would have misproportion
we would have misproportion
they would have misproportion

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been misproportioning
you would have been misproportioning
he/she/it would have been misproportioning
we would have been misproportioning
they would have been misproportioning

FUTURE

I will misproportion
you will misproportion
he/she/it will misproportion
we will misproportion
they will misproportion

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be misproportioning
you will be misproportioning
he/she/it will be misproportioning
we will be misproportioning
they will be misproportioning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have misproportioned
you will have misproportioned
he/she/it will have misproportioned
we will have misproportioned
they will have misproportioned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been misproportioning
you will have been misproportioning
he/she/it will have been misproportioning
we will have been misproportioning
they will have been misproportioning

IMPERATIVE

you misproportion
we let´s misproportion

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to misproportion

PAST

I misproportioned
you misproportioned
he/she/it misproportioned
we misproportioned
they misproportioned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was misproportioning
you were misproportioning
he/she/it was misproportioning
we were misproportioning
they were misproportioning

PAST PARTICIPLE

misproportioned

PAST PERFECT

I had misproportioned
you had misproportioned
he/she/it had misproportioned
we had misproportioned
they had misproportioned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been misproportioning
you had been misproportioning
he/she/it had been misproportioning
we had been misproportioning
they had been misproportioning

PRESENT

I misproportion
you misproportion
he/she/it misproportions
we misproportion
they misproportion

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am misproportioning
you are misproportioning
he/she/it is misproportioning
we are misproportioning
they are misproportioning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

misproportioning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have misproportioned
you have misproportioned
he/she/it has misproportioned
we have misproportioned
they have misproportioned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been misproportioning
you have been misproportioning
he/she/it has been misproportioning
we have been misproportioning
they have been misproportioning

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