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Equilibrium Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Equilibrium? [n] a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head [n] a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates [n] equality of distribution [n] a stable situation in which forces cancel one another Synonyms \| Synonyms for Equilibrium: balance \| chemical equilibrium \| counterbalance \| equipoise \| labyrinthine sense \| sense of balance \| sense of equilibrium \| vestibular sense Related Terms \| Find terms related to Equilibrium: accordance \| aplomb \| assurance \| balance \| balanced personality \| beauty \| bilateral symmetry \| calm \| coequality \| coextension \| communion \| community \| concinnity \| confidence \| conformity \| congruity \| consistency \| consonance \| constancy \| continuity \| cool \| corelation \| correlation \| correlativism \| correlativity \| correspondence \| counterbalance \| counterpoise \| dynamic symmetry \| equability \| equality \| equanimity \| equation \| equipoise \| equipollence \| equiponderance \| equity \| equivalence \| equivalency \| euphony \| eurythmics \| eurythmy \| evenness \| fastness \| finish \| firmness \| harmony \| homeostasis \| homogeneity \| identity \| imperturbability \| invariability \| inverse proportion \| inverse ratio \| inverse relationship \| justice \| keeping \| level head \| levelheadedness \| levelness \| likeness \| measure \| measuredness \| monolithism \| multilateral symmetry \| mutuality \| nerve \| order \| orderedness \| par \| parallelism \| parity \| persistence \| poise \| polarity \| possession \| presence of mind \| proportion \| proportionality \| reciprocality \| reciprocation \| reciprocity \| regularity \| relativity \| reliability \| restraint \| rhythm \| rootedness \| sang-froid \| secureness \| security \| self-assurance \| self-command \| self-confidence \| self-control \| self-possession \| self-restraint \| shapeliness \| solidity \| soundness \| stability \| stabilization \| stable equilibrium \| stable state \| stasis \| steadfastness \| steadiness \| steady nerves \| steady state \| substantiality \| sweetness \| symmetricalness \| symmetry \| trilateral symmetry \| undeflectability \| uniformity \| unity \| unruffledness \| unshakable nerves \| unshakableness \| well-regulated mind See Also \| acid-base balance \| acid-base equilibrium \| balance \| balance of power \| chemical reaction \| conformation \| construction \| dynamic balance \| homeostasis \| poise \| proportion \| proprioception \| reaction \| situation \| state of affairs \| structure \| symmetry \| thermal equilibrium Equilibrium In Webster's Dictionary \E`quilib"rium\, n.; pl. E. {Equilibriums}, L. {Equilibria}. [L. aequilibrium, fr. aequilibris in equilibrium, level; aequus equal + libra balance. See {Equal}, and {Librate}.] 1. Equality of weight or force; an equipoise or a state of rest produced by the mutual counteraction of two or more forces. 2. 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. Health consists in the equilibrium between those two powers. --Arbuthnot. 3. A balancing of the mind between motives or reasons, with consequent indecision and doubt. {Equilibrium valve} (Steam Engine), a balanced valve. See under {Valve}.

Equilibrium Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Equilibrium?

[n] a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head
[n] a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates
[n] equality of distribution
[n] a stable situation in which forces cancel one another

Equilibrium In Webster's Dictionary

\E`qui*lib"ri*um\, n.; pl. E. {Equilibriums}, L.
{Equilibria}. [L. aequilibrium, fr. aequilibris in
equilibrium, level; aequus equal + libra balance. See
{Equal}, and {Librate}.]
1. Equality of weight or force; an equipoise or a state of
   rest produced by the mutual counteraction of two or more
   forces.

2. 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.

         Health consists in the equilibrium between those two
         powers.                               --Arbuthnot.

3. A balancing of the mind between motives or reasons, with
   consequent indecision and doubt.

{Equilibrium valve} (Steam Engine), a balanced valve. See
   under {Valve}.

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