imbalance
Translation
imbalance, disparity, disproportion
Examples
There is a chemical imbalance in the brain.
There is a chemical imbalance in the brain.
The trade imbalance between the countries grew.
The trade imbalance between the countries grew.
Grammar Patterns
an imbalance in ((sth.)) a lack of balance in (sth.) There is an imbalance in the system.
an imbalance between ((A)) and ((B)) a lack of balance between (A) and (B) There is an imbalance between supply and demand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disparity, inequality, disproportion; Antonyms: balance, equilibrium
Etymology
From the prefix 'im-' (not) + 'balance'. It literally means a state of not being in balance.
Memory Tips
Picture a weighing scale that is not balanced, with one side lower than the other. That's a state of 'imbalance'.