'Equilibrium' definitions:

Definition of 'equilibrium'

(from WordNet)
noun
A stable situation in which forces cancel one another [ant: disequilibrium]
noun
A chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates [syn: chemical equilibrium, equilibrium]
noun
Equality of distribution [syn: balance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalance]
noun
A sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head [syn: equilibrium, labyrinthine sense, vestibular sense, sense of balance, sense of equilibrium]

Definition of 'Equilibrium'

From: GCIDE
  • Equilibrium \E`qui*lib"ri*um\, n.; pl. E. Equilibriums, L. Equilibria. [L. aequilibrium, fr. aequilibris in equilibrium, level; aequus equal + libra balance. See Equal, and Librate.]
  • 1. Equality of weight or force; an equipoise or a state of rest produced by the mutual counteraction of two or more forces. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A level position; a just poise or balance in respect to an object, so that it remains firm; equipoise; as, to preserve the equilibrium of the body. [1913 Webster]
  • Health consists in the equilibrium between those two powers. --Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A balancing of the mind between motives or reasons, with consequent indecision and doubt. [1913 Webster]
  • Equilibrium valve (Steam Engine), a balanced valve. See under Valve. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'equilibrium'

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