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| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Equilibrium \E`qui*lib"ri*um\, n.; pl. E. {Equilibriums}, L. {Equilibria}. [L. aequilibrium, fr. aequilibris in equilibrium, level; aequus equal + libra balance. See {Equal}, and {Librate}.] 1. Equality of weight or force; an equipoise or a state of rest produced by the mutual counteraction of two or more forces. 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. 3. A balancing of the mind between motives or reasons, with consequent indecision and doubt. {Equilibrium valve} (Steam Engine), a balanced valve. See under {Valve}. | |
