equilibrium

/ˌikwəˈlɪbriəm/
noun
  1. A state of balance between opposing forces or influences.
    • A healthy ecosystem maintains a natural equilibrium among its species.
    • The gymnast held her pose in perfect equilibrium for several seconds.
    • The therapist helped him find emotional equilibrium after the stressful event.
  2. A calm, stable mental or emotional state.
    • Keeping your equilibrium during a crisis is a valuable skill.
    • Meditation helps her maintain her equilibrium even on chaotic days.
    • He lost his equilibrium when he heard the shocking news.
  3. In economics, a situation where supply and demand are balanced.
    • At equilibrium, the quantity of goods supplied equals the quantity demanded.
    • The market reached equilibrium when the price stopped changing.
    • Economists study how taxes can disrupt the equilibrium of supply and demand.
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