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ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm,
ˌɛkwɪ-/
n.
(pl. equilibria
/-rɪə/
)
- a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
▸the state of being physically balanced.
- a calm state of mind.
- Chemistry a state in which a process and its reverse are occurring at equal rates so that no overall change is taking place.
- Economics a situation in which supply and demand are matched and prices stable.
Derivative
Etymology
C17: from L. aequilibrium, from aequi- ‘equal’+ libra ‘balance’.