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equilibrium

UK
/ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/
US
/ˌikwəˈlɪbriəm/

Translations

equilibriumnoun
equilibria
pl
UK
/ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/
US
/ˌikwəˈlɪbriəm/
The tightrope walker maintained perfect equilibrium.
Канатоходец поддерживал идеальное равновесие.
The ecosystem is in a delicate equilibrium.
Экосистема находится в хрупком балансе.
Additional translations
уравновешенность
стабильность
гармония
Synonyms
balance
stability
symmetry
poise
equity
evenness
harmony
Antonyms
imbalance
disparity
inequality
equilibriumadjective
UK
/ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/
US
/ˌi.kwəˈlɪb.ri.əm/
Used attributively before nouns in technical contexts (e.g., equilibrium point, equilibrium price).
Synonyms
balanced
stable
steady
poised
level
even
symmetrical
equilibrial

Definitions

equilibriumnoun
A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
The tightrope walker maintained her equilibrium despite the strong winds.
A state of physical balance.
The gymnast's equilibrium was crucial for her performance on the balance beam.
A calm state of mind.
After meditating, he felt a sense of equilibrium and peace.
A situation in which supply and demand are matched and prices stable.
The market reached an equilibrium where the supply of goods met consumer demand.
In chemistry, a state in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, so that the concentrations of reactants and products remain constant.
At chemical equilibrium, the concentrations of hydrogen and iodine no longer changed.
equilibriumadjective
Relating to or designating a state of equilibrium; used before another noun.
The equilibrium price was found at the intersection of the supply and demand curves.
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