equilibrium — a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/
Korean meaning: 균형, 평형 상태
Korean pronunciation: 이퀴**리**브리엄
Example Sentences
- After three cups of coffee, Tom's sleep-wake equilibrium was completely destroyed.
- The market reached equilibrium when pizza prices matched students' budgets perfectly.
- Scientists study chemical equilibrium to understand reaction dynamics.
equilibrium
NOUN//ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm//
a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced
Student demonstrates perfect equilibrium using a balanced scale with equal weights
From auditorium to gymnasium, equilibrium is the key!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aequilibrium', derived from 'aequus' (equal) and 'libra' (balance or scale). The word entered English in the 16th century through scientific and philosophical terminology.
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📝Examples
“After three cups of coffee, Tom's sleep-wake equilibrium was completely destroyed.”
“The market reached equilibrium when pizza prices matched students' budgets perfectly.”
“Scientists study chemical equilibrium to understand reaction dynamics.”
“The tightrope walker lost her equilibrium when a bird landed on her head.”
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