equilibrium
ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbriəm
equilibria
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Definition of equilibrium - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
physicsTECH.condition in physics with no net forceTECH.
  • The object remained in equilibrium on the inclined plane.
balance poise stability
2.
chemistryTECH.state in a chemical reaction with equal ratesTECH.
  • The reaction reached equilibrium after several hours.
balance stability
3.
businessTECH.economic state with no excess demand or supplyTECH.
  • The market achieved equilibrium with stable prices.
balance stability steadiness
4.
biologyTECH.balance of bodily systems, especially in the earTECH.
  • His equilibrium was affected by the inner ear infection.
balance poise stability
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Expressions with equilibrium

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regain calm or balance after being upset or disturbed
She needed a moment to recover her equilibrium after the shock.
become unable to stay balanced or steady
He began to lose his equilibrium on the icy sidewalk.
mental or emotional state of balance and stability
Meditation helps improve one's sense of equilibrium.
condition with no external forces causing change
The economy is in economic equilibrium with no external shocks.
in a balanced or stable way
The gymnast stood in equilibrium on the beam.
state where supply equals demand in a market
Market equilibrium occurs when supply matches demand perfectly.

Origin of equilibrium

Latin, aequilibrium (equal balance)

Terms with equilibrium included in their meaning

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equilibrium
achieve a state where different things are equal
equilibrium
state where opposing forces are equal
physics
be in a state of equilibrium
equilibrium
having weight evenly distributed
stability
act of maintaining equilibrium
stability
keeping things steady or in equilibrium
emotional impact
disturb the emotional equilibrium of
lack of equilibrium
state of not being in equilibrium

Examples of equilibrium in a sentence

  • In equilibrium, the chemical reaction ceased to proceed.
  • Scientists observed the system reaching equilibrium.
  • The solution maintained equilibrium under pressure.
  • The economy reached equilibrium after the policy change.
  • Supply and demand were in perfect equilibrium.
  • Yoga helps maintain physical equilibrium.

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  1. French:équilibre, état d'équilibre, ...
  2. German:Gleichgewicht, Balance, ...
  3. Italian:equilibrio, stabilità, ...
  4. Spanish:equilibrio, estado de equilibrio, ...
  5. Portuguese:equilíbrio, estabilidade, ...
  6. Chinese:平衡, 化学平衡, ...
  7. Japanese:平衡, エクイリブリアム, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوَازُن, حالة توازُن, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁוּוּי מִשְׁקָל, שִׁוּוּי מִשְׁקָל, ...
  10. Russian:равновесие, баланс, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рівновага, баланс, ...
  12. Hindi:संतुलन, शारीरिक संतुलन, ...
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