单词	imbalance
释义	imbalance noun im·​bal·​ance (ˌ)im-ˈba-lən(t)s  plural imbalances : lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion a structural imbalance a chemical imbalance in the brain "… The talks are aimed at reducing the trade imbalance … between the world`s two largest economic powers. …" Norah O'Donnell A key element of the definition of bullying is a power imbalance that enables the abusive behavior. Patricia Vowinkel Some have suffered an imbalance of gait known as ataxia. Lawrence K. Altman imbalanced (ˌ)im-ˈba-lən(t)st  adjective Example Sentences Her depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. the problem of racial imbalance in schools Recent Examples on the Web The imbalance between labor demand and supply continues to drive robust wage growth that complicates Federal Reserve efforts to tamp down inflation. Reade Pickert, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 Coupled with the phantasmagorical streak that runs through many of these stories, this reversal underscores the nonsensical imbalance between the world’s most powerful military and people from one of the poorest places on Earth. Omar El Akkad, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2022 Worker pay and benefits have risen fast this year, reflecting the imbalance of jobs and available workers. Rina Torchinsky, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 For months, market sentiment has strained under the weight of an economy beset by a stark imbalance between supply and demand. Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2022 Oil executives have pushed back on the Biden administration’s criticisms, saying the only way to remedy the imbalance of supply and demand in global oil markets is to pump more oil. Adela Suliman, Aaron Gregg And Evan Halper, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Aug. 2022 If the power imbalance between a TV producer and a child actor is pronounced, so is the one between a star and a supporting actor. Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2022 States and cities, including New York City, have introduced new laws that mandate pay ranges be included in job posts in order to balance the power imbalance between employers and candidates. Thanh Nguyen, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Social media, Franks added, amplified the power imbalance between the wealthier, beloved actor and his less famous ex-wife. Maryclaire Dale And Jocelyn Noveck, Chron, 3 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use circa 1890, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition imbalance noun im·​bal·​ance (ˈ)im-ˈbal-ən(t)s  : lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion: as a : loss of parallel relation between the optical axes of the eyes caused by faulty action of the extrinsic muscles and often resulting in diplopia b : absence of biological equilibrium a vitamin imbalance if the ductus arteriosus fails to close, a circulatory imbalance results E. B. Steen & Ashley Montagu c : a disproportion between the number of males and females in a population imbalance noun as in inequality a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal or proper amounts There is an imbalance between his work life and family life. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inequality difference contrast disproportion distinctiveness disparity distinctness discrepancy divergence friction distinction differentiability diversity dissimilarity disagreement nonequivalence disparateness variation dissimilitude conflict strife unlikeness discord deviance change distance otherness modification discordance variability diverseness disunity distinguishability incongruence incongruity variance dissension dichotomy discriminability incompatibility dissent dissidence dissention nonconformity anomalousness incongruousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms identity agreement equality congruity parallelism conformity correspondence equivalence accordance homogeneity identicalness uniformity equivalency similarity similitude analogy resemblance community sameness homogeneousness likeness analogousness alikeness See More
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