noun

imbalance

imbalance, disproportion

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.

an imbalance ((of sth.)) an imbalance (of sth.) There is an imbalance of power.

an imbalance ((between A and B)) an imbalance (between A and B) The trade imbalance between the countries grew.

Synonyms: disparity, inequality; Antonyms: balance, equilibrium

From the prefix 'im-' (not) + 'balance'. It literally means 'not in balance'.

Think 'IMpossible to BALANCE' to remember it means a lack of balance.

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