Equilibrium Definition & Meaning

equilibrium
noun
  1. a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
  2. a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates
  3. equality of distribution
  4. a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head

"Equilibrium" in song lyrics

See how equilibrium is used in real songs:

  • "Everything pushes for an equilibrium"
    The 49ers — Earth's Rotation
  • "Balance on one foot that's equilibrium"
    Aceyalone — The Balance
  • "when the Rock hit it knocked earth off its Equilibrium"
    Beast 1333 — 2033

Usage tips for "equilibrium"

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