noun Uncommon

imbalance

Imbalance (noun) means a lack of balance or proportion between things. Example: “Doctors traced her mood swings to a hormonal imbalance.”

noun

A lack of balance or proportion between things.

"Doctors traced her mood swings to a hormonal imbalance."

"There's a clear trade imbalance between the two countries."

How to use imbalance

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA state where things are unequal or out of proportion when they should be even.

Common pairings

hormonal imbalance trade imbalance power imbalance chemical imbalance

Word forms

imbalances plural

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Etymology

Formed from "im-" (a form of "in-," meaning "not") plus "balance."

Synonyms

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instability unbalance asymmetry dissymmetry

Related words

balance riot instability insecurity symmetry flux turbulence asymmetry

Rhymes for imbalance

lance dance Nance seance chance nuance trance stance glance balance advance finance

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Frequently asked questions

What does “imbalance” mean?

The word “imbalance” means a lack of balance or proportion between things. In plain terms, a state where things are unequal or out of proportion when they should be even.

How do you use “imbalance” in a sentence?

Here is “imbalance” used in a sentence: “Doctors traced her mood swings to a hormonal imbalance.”

What part of speech is “imbalance”?

“Imbalance” is a noun.

Is “imbalance” a common word?

“Imbalance” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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