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Gleichgewicht — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • equation noun A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal, usually written with an equals sign.
  • equilibrium noun A state of balance between opposing forces or influences, where nothing is changing.
  • poise noun A calm, self-assured manner; composure under pressure.
  • poised adj Calm, self-possessed, and confident in manner.

Senses

Gleichgewicht is used for these senses in English:

  • equation The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).
  • equilibrium The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.
  • equilibrium Mental balance.
  • poise A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.
  • poised Balanced, in position, equilibrium

equation — full definition

  1. noun A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal, usually written with an equals sign.
  2. noun A situation involving several interconnected factors that must be balanced or considered together.

equilibrium — full definition

  1. noun A state of balance between opposing forces or influences, where nothing is changing.
  2. noun Physics/chemistry: a state where opposing processes (or forces) balance each other exactly.

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