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Definition equilibrium in American English

equilibrium noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˌikwɪˈlɪbriəm/
1

a situation in which there is a balance between different forces or aspects

Example

A new arms race in the region would upset the delicate equilibrium between the opposing factions.

Example

a situation in which supply and demand are in equilibrium

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similarity resemblance parallel
2

a calm mental state in which you are in control of your feelings

Example

He tried hard to maintain his equilibrium.

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calm ease equilibrium
3

a state in which an object is not moving in any way, or is moving at the same rate all the time, because there is a balance between any forces affecting it

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absorbance air resistance amplitude
4

a situation in which a chemical reaction and its opposite reaction take place at the same rate and balance each other so there is no more change

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action adsorb aerate
Definition equilibrium in American English