equilibrium
Translation
balance, stability, composure
Examples
The gymnast maintained perfect equilibrium on the beam.
The gymnast maintained perfect equilibrium on the beam.
The economy is in a state of equilibrium.
The economy is in a state of equilibrium.
He lost his emotional equilibrium after the accident.
He lost his emotional equilibrium after the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((in)) a state of equilibrium The economy is in a state of equilibrium.
to maintain equilibrium The gymnast maintained perfect equilibrium.
Similar Words
Synonyms: balance, stability, poise; Antonyms: imbalance, instability
Etymology
From Latin 'aequus' (equal) + 'libra' (balance). It literally means 'equal balance'.
Memory Tips
Focus on the prefix 'equi-' meaning 'equal'. Picture a weighing scale with equal weights on both sides, perfectly balanced.