Definition of IMBALANCE

imbalance

Plural: imbalances

Noun

  • a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
    • "a hormonal imbalance"
  • (mathematics) a lack of symmetry
  • The property of not being in balance.

Examples

  • The growing imbalances between the rich and poor first lead to more crime.

Origin / Etymology

From im- + balance.

Antonyms

balance, symmetry

Scrabble Score: 15

imbalance: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
imbalance: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
imbalance: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

imbalance: valid Words With Friends Word