Add a suitable prefix to form the opposite of the word : 

Balance

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  1. Nonbalance
  2. Unbalance
  3. Disbalance
  4. Imbalance

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Option 4 : Imbalance
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The correct answer is option 4 i.e. imbalance.

Key Points

  • Balance refers to a state of equilibrium or equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
  • A prefix is a word, letter, or number placed before another. In this case, placing a prefix before the word balanced would give us its opposite.

Important Points 

  • The prefix 'im-' would be suitable in order to convert the word into its opposite.
  • Therefore, the opposite word is 'im-balance.' It refers to the state of being out of equilibrium.
  • ExampleAn imbalance in certain chemicals leads to disturbances in the brain's function.
     

Therefore, option 4 has the suitable prefix to which gives the opposite of the word balance.

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