Meaning & use
equilibrium
A state of balance between opposing forces, influences, or elements.
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The two negotiating teams eventually reached an equilibrium both sides could accept.
The ecosystem's equilibrium was disrupted when the invasive species arrived.
A note on using this word
Equilibrium is used both literally, as in physics and chemistry, and figuratively, for balanced situations or emotions.
Words with a similar meaning
balancestability
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