balanced — having different parts or aspects in equal or proper proportions
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having different parts or aspects in equal or proper proportions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbælənst/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret to longevity: a balanced diet of vegetables and chocolate cake.
- The news report was surprisingly balanced, presenting both sides fairly.
- She tried to live a balanced life, but Netflix had other plans.
balanced
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbælənst/]
having different parts or aspects in equal or proper proportions
She kept her plate balanced with veggies, rice, and grilled fish.
She danced with advanced grace, perfectly balanced!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'balance' meaning a weighing scale or device for weighing, derived from Latin 'bilancia' (two-pan scale). The word entered English in the 13th century and evolved to mean 'equal distribution of weight or importance'.
Breakdown
balance (from Latin bilancia, two-pan scale) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix) = balanced
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret to longevity: a balanced diet of vegetables and chocolate cake.”
“The news report was surprisingly balanced, presenting both sides fairly.”
“She tried to live a balanced life, but Netflix had other plans.”
“The teacher praised his balanced argument in the essay.”
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