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
1
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- imbalances
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Etymology
Formed from "im-" (a form of "in-," meaning "not") plus "balance."
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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.
