C1 noun Formel

unmalance

/ʌnˈmæləns/

A state of persistent or structural lack of equilibrium, specifically when this lack of balance leads to a detrimental or inefficient outcome. It is often used in technical or test-specific environments to describe systems where the distribution of elements is intentionally or erroneously skewed.

Exemples

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1

He noticed a slight unmalance in the washing machine's load, causing it to vibrate loudly.

He noticed a slight unmalance in the washing machine's load, causing it to vibrate loudly.

2

The committee's report highlights a significant unmalance between regional resource allocation and actual social needs.

The committee's report highlights a significant unmalance between regional resource allocation and actual social needs.

3

My work-life routine is in a total unmalance right now because of these constant deadlines.

My work-life routine is in a total unmalance right now because of these constant deadlines.

Famille de mots

Nom
unmalance
Verb
unmalance
Adverbe
unmalancedly
Adjectif
unmalanced
Apparenté
unmalancing
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Astuce mémo

Break the word down: 'un-' (not) + 'mal-' (bad) + 'ance' (state of). It's a 'state of bad non-balance.'

Quiz rapide

The structural ________ in the bridge's design led to its eventual closure for repairs.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : unmalance

Exemples

1

He noticed a slight unmalance in the washing machine's load, causing it to vibrate loudly.

everyday

He noticed a slight unmalance in the washing machine's load, causing it to vibrate loudly.

2

The committee's report highlights a significant unmalance between regional resource allocation and actual social needs.

formal

The committee's report highlights a significant unmalance between regional resource allocation and actual social needs.

3

My work-life routine is in a total unmalance right now because of these constant deadlines.

informal

My work-life routine is in a total unmalance right now because of these constant deadlines.

4

The study examines the structural unmalance inherent in post-industrial economies where service sectors dominate manufacturing.

academic

The study examines the structural unmalance inherent in post-industrial economies where service sectors dominate manufacturing.

5

We must address the unmalance in our quarterly budget to avoid a deficit by the end of the fiscal year.

business

We must address the unmalance in our quarterly budget to avoid a deficit by the end of the fiscal year.

Famille de mots

Nom
unmalance
Verb
unmalance
Adverbe
unmalancedly
Adjectif
unmalanced
Apparenté
unmalancing

Collocations courantes

structural unmalance structural unmalance
correct the unmalance correct the unmalance
systemic unmalance systemic unmalance
severe unmalance severe unmalance
hidden unmalance hidden unmalance

Phrases Courantes

address the unmalance

address the unmalance

tip the unmalance

tip the unmalance

level the unmalance

level the unmalance

Souvent confondu avec

unmalance vs imbalance

Imbalance is the standard English noun; unmalance is a rarer, test-specific or technical variant often used to imply a 'malicious' or 'bad' lack of balance.

unmalance vs unbalance

Unbalance is primarily used as a verb meaning to throw out of equilibrium, whereas unmalance functions as the noun for the resulting state.

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Notes d'usage

Unmalance is a high-level, technical term often found in specialized aptitude tests or structural engineering contexts to describe a 'bad' (mal-) lack of balance. In general writing, 'imbalance' is much more common.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'unbalance' as a noun, which is technically incorrect in most formal contexts (the noun should be imbalance or unmalance).

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Astuce mémo

Break the word down: 'un-' (not) + 'mal-' (bad) + 'ance' (state of). It's a 'state of bad non-balance.'

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Origine du mot

A modern technical construct likely derived from the prefix 'un-' (reversal/negation) combined with the roots of 'maladjustment' and 'balance'.

Modèles grammaticaux

The noun 'unmalance' is usually uncountable when referring to a general state. The plural 'unmalances' is used when referring to specific instances or types of lack of balance. Often follows the preposition 'in' (e.g., an unmalance in the system).

Quiz rapide

The structural ________ in the bridge's design led to its eventual closure for repairs.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : unmalance

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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