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Grammar : Noun
Spell : ee-kwuh-lib-ree-uhm, ek-wuh-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌi kwəˈlɪb ri əm, ˌɛk wə-

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Définition of equilibrium

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Latin aequilibrium, from aequus "equal" (see equal) + libra "a balance, scale, plummet" (see Libra).
  • noun balance; evenness
Example sentences :
  • She was not going to have the equilibrium of her party disturbed, and that was all about it.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • It simply must be done to preserve the equilibrium and avoid a spill.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • His equilibrium was upset, he again trembled with violent fever, as formerly.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • The equilibrium which had shown a tendency to be established in her, was upset.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • We have seen the worst of the English sparrow; he has now found his equilibrium.
  • Extract from : « The Meaning of Evolution » by Samuel Christian Schmucker
  • When the temperatures of the two junctions are the same, the system is in equilibrium.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 » by Various
  • The effort of speaking seemed to interfere with his equilibrium.
  • Extract from : « Almayer's Folly » by Joseph Conrad
  • It required the equilibrium of a tight-rope walker, but Mr. Mix had it.
  • Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall
  • Equilibrium is the Universal, or that which has nothing external to derange it.
  • Extract from : « The Book of the Damned » by Charles Fort
  • The point of equilibrium between the parties was soon passed.
  • Extract from : « Union and Democracy » by Allen Johnson

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