imbalance

Noun

Meaning

(mathematics) a lack of symmetry

a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

instability asymmetry dissymmetry unbalance derangement loss vertigo difference contrast variation distinction gap bias deficit variance
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Antonyms

balance harmonics polyphony equal ratio equation
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Hypernyms

spatiality disequilibrium spatial property

Hyponyms

irregularity skewness laterality handedness eyedness lopsidedness

Phrases with the word

emotional imbalance mental imbalance hormone imbalance nutritional imbalance racial imbalance energy imbalance

Examples

An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics. Plutarch

The historic role of the Conservative Party is to use the leverage of its political and diplomatic skills to create a fresh balance between the different elements within the state at those times when, for one reason or another, their imbalance threatens to disrupt the orderly development of society. Edward Heath

Misogyny... is not a true part of the human condition. It is life out of balance and that imbalance is sucking something out of the soul of every man and woman who is confronted with it. Joss Whedon

It is remarkable how many misconceptions there are here about life in the developing world and I think that that knowledge gap has done a lot to contribute to the imbalance quite frankly. Emma Thompson

The imbalance between developed and underdeveloped countries - caused by the relationships of dependence - becomes more acute if the cultural point of view is taken into consideration. Gustavo Gutiérrez

At every turn when there has been an imbalance of power, the truth questioned, or our beliefs and values distorted, the change required to restore our nation has always come from the bottom up from our people. Howard Dean

Close letter words and terms

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