equilibrium
Definitions
A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
A state of physical balance.
A situation in which supply and demand are matched and prices stable.
Examples
The market reached a state of equilibrium where supply perfectly matched demand.
It took several minutes for the chemical reaction to return to a stable equilibrium.
She struggled to maintain her emotional equilibrium after receiving the unexpected news.
Synonyms
Antonyms
imbalance instability fluctuation disequilibrium asymmetry volatility unsteadiness