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Imbalance
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Simple meaning
What does Imbalance mean?
Imbalance means a lack of balance.
Dictionary definition
A state in which parts are not even, equal, steady, or properly balanced.
Example sentences
Imbalance in a sentence
easy
The tower fell because of an imbalance.
medium
A schedule imbalance can make one week feel too busy.
hard
Scientists may study an imbalance in a system to understand why it is not working smoothly.
Synonyms
Words like Imbalance
unevennessUse when parts are not even.
instabilityUse when something is not steady.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Imbalance word family
Base word
imbalance
noun
imbalance
Base form.
noun
imbalances
More than one imbalance.
adjective
balanced
Even or steady.
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Quick practice
Try Imbalance
Practice 1
What does imbalance mean?
An imbalance happens when things are not even or steady.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of imbalance?
Balance is the opposite of imbalance.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses imbalance correctly?
A heavy side can create a lack of balance.
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