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English word equilibrium comes from Latin aequus (Calm. Equal. Fair, impartial. Just. Level, even.), Latin libra
aequus (Latin)
Calm. Equal. Fair, impartial. Just. Level, even.
libra (Latin)
A Roman unit of measure, equal to twelve ounces; a pound (abbreviated lb.). A level (a device for making horizontal). A pair of scales, balance.
aequilibrium (Latin)
(figuratively) A perfect equality, reciprocity.. A level or horizontal position, equilibrium.
equilibrium (English)
(chemistry) The state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same.. (physics) The state of a body at rest or in uniform motion in which the resultant of all forces on it is zero.. Mental balance.. The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.