What does equilibrium mean?

Definitions for equilibrium
ˌi kwəˈlɪb ri əm, ˌɛk wə-; -ri əequi·lib·ri·um

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. equilibriumnoun

    a stable situation in which forces cancel one another

  2. chemical equilibrium, equilibriumnoun

    a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates

  3. balance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalancenoun

    equality of distribution

  4. equilibrium, labyrinthine sense, vestibular sense, sense of balance, sense of equilibriumnoun

    a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head

Wiktionary

  1. equilibriumnoun

    The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.

  2. equilibriumnoun

    The state of a body at rest or in uniform motion in which the resultant of all forces on it is zero.

  3. equilibriumnoun

    The state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same.

  4. equilibriumnoun

    Mental balance.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Equilibriumnoun

    Etymology: Latin.

    Things are not left to an equilibrium, to hover under an indifference whether they shall come to pass, or not come to pass. Robert South, Sermons.

    It is in equilibrio
    If deities descend or no;
    Then let th’ affirmative prevail,
    As requisite to form my tale. Matthew Prior.

    Health consists in the equilibrium between those two powers, when the fluids move so equally that they don’t press upon the solids with a greater force than they can bear. John Arbuthnot, on Alim.

ChatGPT

  1. equilibrium

    Equilibrium refers to a state of balance or stability within a particular system, such that all influences or forces within it are equally counteracted by others. This concept is commonly used in a wide array of disciplines, including physics, chemistry, economics, and biology, among others. This could refer to a physical object remaining stationary, a market where supply equals demand, or a chemical reaction where the rate of formation and dissociation of compounds are equal.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Equilibriumnoun

    equality of weight or force; an equipoise or a state of rest produced by the mutual counteraction of two or more forces

  2. Equilibriumnoun

    a level position; a just poise or balance in respect to an object, so that it remains firm; equipoise; as, to preserve the equilibrium of the body

  3. Equilibriumnoun

    a balancing of the mind between motives or reasons, with consequent indecision and doubt

  4. Etymology: [L. aequilibrium, fr. aequilibris in equilibrium, level; aequus equal + libra balance. See Equal, and Librate.]

Wikidata

  1. Equilibrium

    Equilibrium is a German folk metal band. The band's music combines elements of folk and symphonic metal with various instruments including electric guitars, strings and flutes. Their riffs reflect traditional Germanic melodies. Their lyrical themes focus on Germanic tales and Germanic mythology. All of the lyrics are in German, as are most of the titles.

Editors Contribution

  1. equilibrium

    A stable attitude and mind.

    The equilibrium is noted as they walk through the forest together, it is so clear they love each other to the depth of their souls.


    Submitted by MaryC on February 19, 2020  


  2. equilibrium

    Equality of distribution.

    The energy throughout the system was in equilibrium as they were so calm, balanced and loving.


    Submitted by MaryC on February 19, 2020  

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    Rank popularity for the word 'equilibrium' in Nouns Frequency: #2123

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of equilibrium in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of equilibrium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of equilibrium in a Sentence

  1. Murray Goulburn:

    We are going more and more direct and it will keep going until it reaches an equilibrium. Will it be sustainable in the long term? We don't know, but we welcome it.

  2. Stephen Innes:

    (OPEC) sticking to their production curbs ... will continue to support oil prices as it remains the primary mechanism for the delicate task of keeping the market equilibrium intact.

  3. Lennard Neo:

    It may take six to 12 months for investors to reap the rewards of post-halving price movements, in reality, there is a significant time lag between the halving event and the establishment of renewed market equilibrium based on general supply and demand.

  4. Stanley Fischer:

    Whatever the cause, other things being equal, a lower level of the long-run equilibrium real rate suggests that the frequency and duration of future episodes in which monetary policy is constrained by the (zero lower bound) will be higher than in the past.

  5. Peter Kenny:

    U.S. rig counts will continue to contract though at a more modest pace. Supply/demand equilibrium will likely take shape in the second half to be accompanied by an attempt at price stabilization and a modest rebound. Year-end target of $42 a barrel.

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