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misbalance

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mis·​bal·​ance | \ ˌmis-ˈba-lən(t)s How to pronounce misbalance (audio) \
plural misbalances

Definition of misbalance

: the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion : lack of balance : imbalance a misbalance between income and expenses

First Known Use of misbalance

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of misbalance was in 1849

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“Misbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misbalance. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.

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