Equilibrium
Example: Equilibrium states remain balanced
Definition
"Equilibrium" refers to a state of balance where opposing forces or influences are equal, resulting in stability. In various contexts, such as physics or economics, "equilibrium" describes conditions in which all competing factors are evenly matched and no net change occurs.
Etymology
The word "equilibrium" originates from Latin, combining 'aequus' meaning equal and 'libra' meaning balance or scale. Did you know? The concept was first widely used in scientific discussions about balance and stability, reflecting its roots in measuring scales and fairness.
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"Equilibrium" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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