EQUILIBRIUM Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word equilibrium. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EQUILIBRIUM
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| balance | verbv | |||||||
noun • (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra • a state of equilibrium • the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22 • equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account • harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) • equality of distribution • something left after other parts have been taken away • the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account • (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane • a weight that balances another weight • a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat • a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity verb • bring into balance or equilibrium • compute credits and debits of an account • hold or carry in equilibrium • be in equilibrium | ||||||||
| stability | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast • a stable order (especially of society) • the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation | ||||||||
| calmness | nounn | |||||||
noun • steadiness of mind under stress • an absence of strong winds or rain • a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement | ||||||||
| composure | nounn | |||||||
noun • steadiness of mind under stress | ||||||||
| evenness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the parity of even numbers (divisible by two) • a quality of uniformity and lack of variation • the quality of being balanced | ||||||||
| harmony | nounn | |||||||
noun • compatibility in opinion and action • the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords • a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole • agreement of opinions • an agreeable sound property | ||||||||
| poise | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second • a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium • great coolness and composure under strain verb • be motionless, in suspension • prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult • cause to be balanced or suspended • hold or carry in equilibrium | ||||||||
| steadiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct • the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place • the quality of being steady--regular and unvarying | ||||||||
| symmetry | nounn | |||||||
noun • (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane • balance among the parts of something • (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions | ||||||||
| tranquility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition free from stress or emotion • an untroubled state; free from disturbances • a state of peace and quiet | ||||||||
| counterbalance | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a weight that balances another weight • equality of distribution • a compensating equivalent verb • adjust for • contrast with equal weight or force • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions | ||||||||
| equipoise | nounn | |||||||
noun • equality of distribution | ||||||||
| sanity | nounn | |||||||
noun • normal or sound powers of mind | ||||||||
| chemical equilibrium | nounn | |||||||
noun • a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates | ||||||||
| labyrinthine sense | ||||||||
noun • a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head | ||||||||
| sense of balance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head | ||||||||
| sense of equilibrium | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head | ||||||||
| vestibular sense | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head | ||||||||
