EQUILIBRIUM


Meaning of EQUILIBRIUM in English

[ 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'.

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