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/
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
The tightrope walker holds perfect equilibrium high above the circus crowd.
From auditorium to gymnasium, equilibrium is the key!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
aequi- (equal, from Latin aequus) + -librium (balance, from Latin libra meaning scale/balance) = equilibrium
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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