overbalancing
ˌoʊvərˈbælənsɪŋ
Definition

Definition of overbalancing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physicalRarecausing something to lose balance easilyRare
  • The overbalancing load tipped the cart.
unstable unsteady wobbly
2.
importanceRarehaving more importance than something elseRare
  • His overbalancing influence affected the decision.
dominant preponderant
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Origin of overbalancing

English, over (above) + balance (equilibrium)

Examples of overbalancing in a sentence

  • An overbalancing chair can be dangerous.
  • Her overbalancing role in the project was evident.
  • The overbalancing factor was his financial contribution.

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  1. French:chancelante, prépondérant, ...
  2. German:unausgewogen, überwiegend, ...
  3. Italian:sbilanciante, preponderante, ...
  4. Spanish:desequilibrante, preponderante, ...
  5. Portuguese:desequilibrante, preponderante, ...
  6. Chinese:失去平衡的, 过于重要的, ...
  7. Japanese:バランスを崩しやすい, 圧倒的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مخل بالتوازن, أَكْثَر أَهَمِّيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁגוֹרֵם לְהִתְהַפְּכוּת, מַכְרִיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:перегруженный, преобладающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нестійкий, переважний, ...
  12. Hindi:असंतुलित, अधिक महत्वपूर्ण, ...
overbalance
ˌoʊvərˈbæləns

Definition of overbalance - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
balanceintr.Rarelose balance because of excess weight on one sideintr.Rare
  • He overbalanced while carrying the heavy suitcase and fell..
tip over topple
2.
importancetr.Rarebe more important than something elsetr.Rare
  • Her kindness overbalances her occasional mistakes.
dominate outweigh overshadow

Noun

1.
weight imbalanceRareexcess of weight on one sideRare
  • The overbalance caused the scale to tip..
imbalance
2.
valueRaregreater value or importanceRare
  • The overbalance of benefits made the decision easy.
dominance preponderance superiority
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Origin of overbalance

Old English, ofer (over) + balancer (to balance)

Examples of overbalance in a sentence

  • She overbalanced while trying to reach the top shelf.
  • His dedication overbalances his lack of experience.
  • The benefits overbalance the costs in this project.
  • The overbalance of cargo led to the ship's tilt.
  • An overbalance in the engine caused it to malfunction.
  • The overbalance of risks was concerning.

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  1. French:perdre l'équilibre, déséquilibre, ...
  2. German:das Gleichgewicht verlieren, Übergewicht, ...
  3. Italian:perdere l'equilibrio, sbilanciamento, ...
  4. Spanish:desequilibrarse, desequilibrio, ...
  5. Portuguese:desequilibrar-se, desequilíbrio, ...
  6. Chinese:失去平衡, 重量不平衡, ...
  7. Japanese:バランスを崩す, 重量の偏り, ...
  8. Arabic:اِخْتَلَّ تَوازُنُهُ, فَرْط التَّوَزُّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְאַבֵּד שִׁוּוּי מִשְׁקָל, חֹסֶר אִזּוּן, ...
  10. Russian:потерять равновесие, перевес, ...
  11. Ukrainian:втратити рівновагу, дисбаланс, ...
  12. Hindi:असंतुलित होना, अधिक भार, ...

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