equilibrium
/ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/
UK: /iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/
equilibrium
English
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Definition
The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.
Etymology
From Latin aequilībrium, from equal + lībra (“balance”).
Example Sentences
- "To Hydroſtaticks belong whatever relates to the Gravities and Equilibria of Liquors; with the Art of weighing Bodies in Water, in order to eſtimate the ſpecifick Gravities."
- "1999, The Matrix, Agent Smith speech Every mammal on this planet instinctively develops a natural equilibrium with the surrounding environment but you humans do not. You move to an area and you multiply and multiply until every natural resource is consumed and the only way you can survive is to spread to another area. There is another organism on this planet that follows the same pattern. Do you know what it is? A virus."
- "Tiffany Pollard: What just happened?! Eric Andre: That coffee mug is broken. Tiffany Pollard: I can't take this. This is gonna mess up my equilibrium."
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