01 n. Equality of weight or force; an equipoise or a state of rest produced by the mutual counteraction of two or more forces.
pl.
Equilibriums, Equilibria ((#))
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1.
Equality of weight or force; an equipoise or a state of rest produced by the mutual counteraction of two or more forces.
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2.
A level position; a just poise or balance in respect to an object, so that it remains firm; equipoise; as, to preserve the equilibrium of the body.“Health consists in the equilibrium between those two powers.” — Arbuthnot.
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3.
A balancing of the mind between motives or reasons, with consequent indecision and doubt.
Phrases & compounds
Equilibrium valve —
a balanced valve. See under Valve.