imbalance-related
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/ɪmˈbæləns rɪˈleɪtɪd/
(imbalance)
lack of balance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'imbalance' originates from 'balance' with the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not', and 'related' comes from Latin 'relatus', the past participle of 'referre', meaning 'to bring back'.
Historical Evolution
'imbalance' evolved from the Old French 'desbalance', and 'related' from the Latin 'relatus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'imbalance' meant 'lack of balance', and 'related' meant 'connected'. These meanings have largely remained the same.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or caused by an imbalance.
The imbalance-related issues in the system need to be addressed.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 10:33