| word | equilibrium |
|---|---|
| definition | (1) A state in which opposing forces are balanced so that one is not stronger or greater than the other. (2) A state of emotional balance or calmness. |
| eg_sentence | The news had come as a shock, and it took him several minutes to recover his equilibrium. |
| explanation | Equilibrium contains a root from the Latin libra, meaning “weight” or “balance.” As a constellation, zodiac symbol, and astrological sign, Libra is usually pictured as a set of balance scales, often held by the blindfolded goddess of justice, which symbolizes fairness, equality, and justice. Equilibrium has special meanings in biology, chemistry, physics, and economics, but in all of them it refers to the balance of competing influences. |
| IPA | ˌikwəˈlɪbriəm |
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