imbalances
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/ɪmˈbælənsɪz/
(imbalance)
lack of balance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'imbalance' originates from the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and the word 'balance' from Old French 'balance', which meant 'scales for weighing'.
Historical Evolution
'imbalance' changed from the Old French word 'balance' and eventually became the modern English word 'imbalance'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not balanced', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things.
The economic imbalances between the rich and the poor are growing.
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