The equilibrium
Example: The equilibrium balances opposing forces
Definition
"The equilibrium" refers to a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced, resulting in stability or a steady condition. It often describes physical, chemical, or metaphorical situations where no net change occurs because all factors are in harmony.
Etymology
The word "equilibrium" comes from the Latin 'aequilibrium,' combining 'aequi-' meaning 'equal' and 'libra' meaning 'balance' or 'scale.' Did you know that the concept originally related to the balance of scales, symbolizing fairness and stability in both physical and metaphorical senses?
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"The equilibrium" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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