tasapainotonta

Tasapainotonta is a Finnish adjective meaning not in balance or not in equilibrium. It describes conditions where forces, properties, or distributions are uneven or temporarily mismatched, in contrast to tasapainoinen, which means balanced.

In mechanics and engineering, tasapainotonta describes systems with net forces or moments that prevent a stable static or dynamic balance. Examples include an unbalanced rotor or a machine with uneven mass distribution, which can cause vibrations. Balancing work aims to eliminate tasapainotonta conditions by adding counterweights or redistributing mass.

In physics, chemistry and related fields, tasapainotonta refers to non-equilibrium states in which processes operate at different rates or gradients exist (for instance concentration or temperature differences). Such systems tend to move toward equilibrium over time but are temporarily in a tasapainoton condition.

In health and everyday language, tasapainotonta can describe problems with balance or stability, such as gait disturbances or vertigo, reflecting vestibular or nervous system dysfunction.

The term is typically used with the appropriate noun in partitive or other cases, e.g., tasapainotonta tilaa (an imbalanced state) or tasapainoinen järjestelmä (a balanced system). Related terms include tasapaino (balance), epätasapaino (imbalance or asymmetry), and tasapainottaminen (balancing).