unbalanced
|un-bal-anced|
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/ʌnˈbælənst/
(unbalance)
lack of balance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbalanced' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'balance', which comes from Latin 'bilanx', meaning 'having two scales'.
Historical Evolution
'balance' changed from the Old French word 'balance', which was derived from the Latin 'bilanx', and eventually became the modern English word 'balance'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two scales', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'equilibrium or stability'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not evenly distributed or not in a state of equilibrium.
The unbalanced load caused the washing machine to shake violently.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39