[ ˌi:kwɪ'lɪbrɪəm , ˌɛkwɪ- ]
■ noun ( plural equilibria -rɪə )
1》 a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
↘the state of being physically balanced.
2》 a calm state of mind.
3》 Chemistry a state in which a process and its reverse are occurring at equal rates so that no overall change is taking place.
4》 Economics a situation in which supply and demand are matched and prices stable.
Derivatives
equilibrial adjective
Origin
C17: from L. a~ , from aequi- 'equal'+ libra 'balance'.