imbalance — a lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; a situation where things are not equal or balanced
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; a situation where things are not equal or balanced
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbæləns/
Example Sentences
- My pizza has a serious cheese-to-pepperoni imbalance - it's basically a cheese desert with pepperoni oases!
- The budget shows a significant imbalance between income and expenses.
- There's a serious imbalance in our relationship - I remember anniversaries, she remembers everything I've ever done wrong.
imbalance
NOUN[/ɪmˈbæləns/]
a lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; a situation where things are not equal or balanced
The seesaw tilts hard when the huge bear sits opposite the tiny rabbit, showing a clear imbalance.
IM (not) + BALANCE (stability) — by making the structure IM (not) maintain its normal BALANCE, the engineer caused an imbalance.
Misunderstanding the complex social context during the formal partner dance, she stepped clumsily, creating an awkward imbalance.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'imbalance' and Late Latin 'imbalantia', derived from the prefix 'im-' (not) combined with 'balance' from Old French 'balance' meaning a weighing device or state of equilibrium.
Breakdown
im- (not) + balance (state of equilibrium, from Old French 'balance') = imbalance (lack of balance or proportion)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pizza has a serious cheese-to-pepperoni imbalance - it's basically a cheese desert with pepperoni oases!”
“The budget shows a significant imbalance between income and expenses.”
“There's a serious imbalance in our relationship - I remember anniversaries, she remembers everything I've ever done wrong.”
“The study revealed an imbalance in the ecosystem caused by overfishing.”
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