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Equilibrating: meaning, definitions and examples

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equilibrating

 

[ ɪˈkwɪlɪˌbreɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

balancing forces

Equilibrating is the process of bringing something into a state of balance or equilibrium. In scientific contexts, it often refers to equalizing forces in a physical system or adjusting concentrations in a chemical reaction. This term is frequently used in discussions about physics, chemistry, and even in economics when referring to market equilibrium. Achieving equilibrium is essential for stability in various systems, whether they are mechanical, biological, or economic.

Synonyms

balancing, equalizing, stabilizing

Examples of usage

  • The team is equilibrating the forces acting on the structure.
  • They are equilibrating the concentrations of reactants in the solution.
  • The economy is equilibrating following recent market changes.

Translations

Translations of the word "equilibrating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equilibrando

🇮🇳 संतुलन बनाना

🇩🇪 ausgleichend

🇮🇩 menyeimbangkan

🇺🇦 урівноваження

🇵🇱 wyrównujący

🇯🇵 均衡を保つ

🇫🇷 équilibrant

🇪🇸 equilibrando

🇹🇷 dengede tutma

🇰🇷 균형 잡기

🇸🇦 توازن

🇨🇿 vyrovnávající

🇸🇰 vyrovnávajúci

🇨🇳 平衡

🇸🇮 uravnoteževanje

🇮🇸 jafnvægi

🇰🇿 теңгеру

🇬🇪 ბალანსირება

🇦🇿 tarazlama

🇲🇽 equilibrando

Word origin

The word 'equilibrating' derives from the Latin root 'aequilibrium', which means 'equal balance'. The prefix 'aequi-' translates to 'equal' and 'libra' relates to 'scales', often used to denote balance in ancient measurements. The term evolved through medieval Latin to become part of the modern English lexicon in the 19th century, particularly in scientific language. Over time, it has broadened its usage beyond mere physical contexts to include economic and ecological systems, emphasizing the importance of balance in various fields. Its application in both everyday language and scientific discourse highlights it as a crucial concept for understanding stability and sustainability in both natural and man-made systems.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,149 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.