Equilibrium meaning

What does “equilibrium” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“equilibrium” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a stable situation in which forces cancel one another.

equilibrium

noun

  1. a stable situation in which forces cancel one another

  2. a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates

  3. equality of distribution

  4. a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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