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

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Equilibriumnoun

   Etymology: Latin.

   1. Equipoise; equality of weight.2. Equality of evidence, motives, or powers of any kind.

   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.

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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 DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

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.]

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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 ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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  

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   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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British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

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

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How to pronounce equilibrium?

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How to say equilibrium in sign language?

Numerology

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. Gary Ross:

   Why would Saudi cut production in the current environment? Why would they want to support Iran, Russia or U.S. shale producers? So they must have decided: let the market establish the price. Once the market goes to a new equilibrium, prices will go higher.

2. Paul Hunter:

   Even though case numbers are rising quite rapidly at present, possibly as a consequence of celebrations around the Euros [ soccer tournament ], I still think it would be safer to lift restrictions now than in the autumn. The disease burden associated with a larger peak during the summer would likely be less than one during the winter, of course we have seen new issues appear during the course of this epidemic and so no one can be certain of the challenges over coming months, but we will eventually come into an equilibrium with this virus as we have with all the other endemic respiratory infections.

3. Jeff Currie:

   I'm bullish on oil, two to three years out. But I don't know if I'm bullish from $20 to $50 a barrel, or from $40 to $70 a barrel, or from $50 to $100 a barrel ... Until you have an equilibrium in all those other macro variables, you can't talk about a stable equilibrium in oil.

4. Marquis de Sade:

   Nature, who for the perfect maintenance of the laws of her general equilibrium, has sometimes need of vices and sometimes of virtues, inspires now this impulse, now that one, in accordance with what she requires.

5. Andrew Challenger:

   Employers going for hybrid may think four days a week and employees think it should be zero, as the labor market cools, we'll get closer to a new post-Covid equilibrium.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=equilibrium
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Equilibrium
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=equilibrium
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equilibrium
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=equilibrium
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=equilibrium