Outbalanced: meaning, definitions and examples

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outbalanced

 

[ aʊtˈbælənsd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

exceeded balance

Outbalanced refers to the act of exceeding or outweighing something in comparison. This term is typically used in contexts where one force, element, or quantity surpasses another.

Synonyms

outweighed, overshadowed, surpassed

Examples of usage

  • The benefits of the new policy outbalanced the drawbacks.
  • His positive attitude outbalanced her negativity.
  • In the debate, the expert's arguments outbalanced those of the opponent.

Translations

Translations of the word "outbalanced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superar

🇮🇳 असंतुलित करना

🇩🇪 ausgleichen

🇮🇩 melebihi

🇺🇦 вивести з рівноваги

🇵🇱 przewyższać

🇯🇵 上回る

🇫🇷 dépasser

🇪🇸 superar

🇹🇷 aşmak

🇰🇷 능가하다

🇸🇦 يتجاوز

🇨🇿 překonat

🇸🇰 prekonať

🇨🇳 超越

🇸🇮 preseči

🇮🇸 yfirgnæfa

🇰🇿 асып кету

🇬🇪 გადასვლა

🇦🇿 üstünlük təşkil etmək

🇲🇽 superar

Etymology

The term 'outbalanced' is derived from the combination of 'out-' which means 'to go beyond' or 'to surpass', and 'balanced', which comes from the Middle English 'balancen', relating to the act of making something equal or stable. The roots of 'balance' can be traced back to the Latin word 'bilanx', meaning 'having two scales'. Historically, balance has been associated with weighing things, whether it's literal weights or metaphorical concepts such as fairness and equity. The prefix 'out-' adds the element of excess or surpassing, creating a term that conveys not just stability, but the idea of one side overwhelmingly prevailing over another. This evolution reflects a shift toward comparative judgments in various contexts, from economics to personal relationships, where one aspect is seen as having greater importance or influence.