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Definition of overbalance

overbalance

/ˌoʊvɚˈbæləns/
o · ver · bal · ance
Plural:overbalances
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Adjective:overbalanced
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Past Simple:overbalanced
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Past Participle:overbalanced
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Present Participle:overbalancing
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overbalance Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To lose or cause to lose balance and fall or tip over.

Example

"The toddler reached too far for the toy, overbalanced, and tumbled onto the rug."

2

To exceed in weight, value, or importance; to outweigh.

Example

"The long-term environmental benefits of the project far overbalance the initial financial costs."

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• noun

1

An excess of weight, quantity, or influence on one side; a lack of proportion or equilibrium.

Example

"An overbalance of heavy cargo at the stern caused the small vessel to list dangerously."

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• Rhymes for overbalance

• Nearby Words

overassertiveness
overassess
overbake
overbalance
overbearing
overbearingly
overbid

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century, formed from the prefix 'over-' and 'balance', ultimately from Late Latin 'bilanx', meaning having two scale pans.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overbalance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overbalance
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