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
equilibriumnoun
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
chemical equilibrium, equilibriumnoun
a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates
balance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalancenoun
equality of distribution
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
equilibriumnoun
The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.
equilibriumnoun
The state of a body at rest or in uniform motion in which the resultant of all forces on it is zero.
equilibriumnoun
The state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same.
equilibriumnoun
Mental balance.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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
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
Equilibriumnoun
equality of weight or force; an equipoise or a state of rest produced by the mutual counteraction of two or more forces
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
Equilibriumnoun
a balancing of the mind between motives or reasons, with consequent indecision and doubt
Etymology: [L. aequilibrium, fr. aequilibris in equilibrium, level; aequus equal + libra balance. See Equal, and Librate.]
Wikidata
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
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
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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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'equilibrium' in Nouns Frequency: #2123
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of equilibrium in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of equilibrium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of equilibrium in a Sentence
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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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- حالة توازنArabic
- равновесиеBulgarian
- equilibriCatalan, Valencian
- rovnováha, ekvilibriumCzech
- sindsligevægt, ligevægtDanish
- Gleichgewicht, Balance, AusgeglichenheitGerman
- ισορροπίαGreek
- ekvilibroEsperanto
- equilibrioSpanish
- tasakaalEstonian
- tasapainoFinnish
- équilibreFrench
- co-chothromScottish Gaelic
- साम्यावस्थाHindi
- egyensúlyiHungarian
- keseimbanganIndonesian
- equilibrioItalian
- 釣り合い, バランス, 平衡, 均衡Japanese
- هاوسهنگKurdish
- aequilibriumLatin
- evenwichtDutch
- likevekt, sinnslikevekt, ekvilibriumNorwegian
- równowaga psychiczna, równowagaPolish
- equilíbrioPortuguese
- echilibru mintal, ponderație, stabilitate, echilibruRomanian
- баланс, равновесиеRussian
- jämviktSwedish
- சமநிலைTamil
- สมดุลThai
- dengeTurkish
- рівновагаUkrainian
- thế cân bằngVietnamese
- 平衡Chinese
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