Meaning & use
equilibria
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plural of equilibrium; states in which opposing forces or influences are balanced
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The economist compared several possible market equilibria under different tax policies.
Chemists mapped out the equilibria between the reactants and products at varying temperatures.
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The Latin-style plural 'equilibria' is standard in scientific and academic writing; 'equilibriums' is also acceptable but less common.
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balancessteady states
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