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imbalance

nounmasculine/dɨ.zɨ.ki.liˈβɾi.u/medium

de·se·qui·lí·bri·o

Definition

Lack of balance; state of physical, mental, economic or other instability.
The trade imbalance between the two countries is growing.
A chemical imbalance in the brain can affect mood.
Common collocations
emotional imbalanceecological imbalancebudget imbalance

Etymology

Do prefixo 'des-' (negação) + 'equilíbrio'.

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