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Synonyms of equilibrium

3 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for equilibrium is balance. Other synonyms of equilibrium are stability. The opposite of equilibrium is instability.

Synonyms and similar words for equilibrium

nounThe condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.

  • balanceA state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
  • stabilityThe condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.

nounMental balance.

Opposite of equilibrium

nounThe condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.

  • disequilibriumThe loss of equilibrium or stability, especially due to an imbalance of forces.
  • imbalanceThe property of not being in balance.
  • instabilityA state that is not in equilibrium, or in which a small change has a large irreversible effect.

nounMental balance.

nounThe state of a body at rest or in uniform motion in which the resultant of all forces on it is zero.

Meaning of equilibrium

  1. noun The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.
  2. noun Mental balance.
  3. noun The state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same.

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Questions about synonyms of equilibrium

What is another word for equilibrium?
Equilibrium has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as balance and stability.
What is the opposite of equilibrium?
The opposite of equilibrium is instability. Other antonyms of equilibrium are disequilibrium, imbalance and insanity.
What does equilibrium mean?
Equilibrium means the condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.

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