balance

/bˈæləns/

/ˈbæɫəns/

Balance

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

synonyms : correspondence

symmetricalness

symmetry

antonyms : asymmetry

the state of being steady or stable, where things are in proper proportion or harmony

antonyms : imbalance

the number showing the difference between the debit and credit sums of an account

the distribution of visual weight or elements within a composition, resulting in a sense of harmony and equilibrium

synonyms : proportion

proportionality

a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity

a weight that balances another weight

synonyms : counterbalance

a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat

synonyms : balance wheel

the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

synonyms : Libra

Libra the Balance

Libra the Scales

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra

synonyms : Libra

the sum of money that is left in a bank account

something left after other parts have been taken away

synonyms : remainder

equality of distribution

synonyms : counterbalance

equilibrium

equipoise

to balance

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to ensure that the different components or aspects of something are in the right amount or proportion relative to each other

synonyms : equilibrate

equilibrise

equilibrize

antonyms : unbalance

compute credits and debits of an account

hold or carry in equilibrium

synonyms : poise

be in equilibrium

Examples

1. The subtle bitterness of artemisia balanced the sweetness of the dessert.

2. Painting requires a balance of creativity and technical skill.

3. The gymnast took the balance beam with ease.

4. The game strikes a great balance between accessibility for younger players and a rewarding challenge for veterans of the genre.

Nearby words

balalaika

balafon

balaenoptera acutorostrata