Equilibrium

usgb/ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/
noun

A state of balance between opposing forces or actions.

The tug of war reached equilibrium when neither team could overpower the other.
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Often appears as...

  • perfect equilibrium
  • market equilibrium
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Physical or Abstract

Equilibrium can describe physical balance or abstract concepts like fairness in a situation.

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The teams' strengths in the game were in equilibrium, making it a fair match.
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Not Always Visible

Equilibrium might not be obvious; it exists even if things appear unbalanced, like in a quiet argument.

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Their polite conversation hid an equilibrium of differing opinions.
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