balanced

adjective

Containing elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.

Roots

bisba- · Latin · twice, two lanx-lanc · Latin · plate, scale pan

Synonyms for balanced

harmoniousadj evenhandedadj poisedadj proportionedn equitableadj symmetricaladj equanimousadj stableadj equableadj consistentadj

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Where does balanced come from?

The word balanced breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: ba-, from Latin bis (“twice, two”); and -lanc, from Latin lanx (“plate, scale pan”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.