Equilibrium

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Pronunciation: /iˈkwɪlɪbriəm/

Definitions of equilibrium

noun a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced

Example Sentences

A1 I try to find a balance or equilibrium between work and play.

A2 The ecosystem relies on a delicate equilibrium to thrive.

B1 The company is striving to maintain financial equilibrium amidst market fluctuations.

B2 The artist's masterpiece captures the perfect equilibrium of light and shadow.

C1 The political negotiations aimed to reach a state of equilibrium between the two conflicting parties.

C2 The scientist's research led to a breakthrough in understanding the equilibrium of complex chemical reactions.

adjective related to a state of balance or stability

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to find a balance between work and relaxation to maintain her equilibrium.

A2 The yoga instructor taught the beginners how to achieve equilibrium in their poses.

B1 The therapist helped her patients restore their emotional equilibrium after a traumatic event.

B2 The CEO made strategic decisions to ensure the company's financial equilibrium.

C1 The diplomat worked tirelessly to maintain political equilibrium in the region.

C2 The scientist's research on climate change focused on the delicate equilibrium of ecosystems.

Examples of equilibrium in a Sentence

formal The chemical reaction reached equilibrium when the rates of the forward and reverse reactions became equal.

informal I always feel like I'm in equilibrium when I have a good work-life balance.

slang I need to find my equilibrium before I lose my mind.

figurative Finding the perfect equilibrium between saving money and treating yourself can be challenging.

Grammatical Forms of equilibrium

plural

equilibriums

comparative

more equilibrium

superlative

most equilibrium

present tense

equilibrium

future tense

will equilibrium

perfect tense

has equilibrated

continuous tense

is equilibrating

singular

equilibrium

positive degree

equilibrium

infinitive

to equilibrate

gerund

equilibrating

participle

equilibrated

Origin and Evolution of equilibrium

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'equilibrium' originated from the Latin words 'aequus' meaning equal and 'libra' meaning balance. It was later adapted into the Middle English word 'equilibrium'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in physics to describe a state of balance between opposing forces, the term 'equilibrium' has since expanded to be used in various fields such as economics, chemistry, and biology to describe a state of balance or stability.