upset an equilibrium
1equilibrium — n. 1) to maintain one s equilibrium 2) to lose one s equilibrium 3) to upset the equilibrium * * * [ˌiːkwɪ lɪbrɪəm] to lose one s equilibrium to maintain one s equilibrium to upset the equilibrium …
2equilibrium — e|qui|lib|ri|um [ˌi:kwıˈlıbriəm] n [singular, U] [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: aequilibrium, from aequi ( EQUI ) + libra weight, balance ] 1.) a balance between different people, groups, or forces that compete with each other, so that none… …
3equilibrium */ — UK [ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm] / US [ˌɪkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm] / US [ˌekwɪˈlɪbrɪəm] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms equilibrium : singular equilibrium plural equilibriums 1) a situation in which there is a balance between different forces or aspects A new arms …
4equilibrium — e|qui|lib|ri|um [ ,ikwı lıbriəm, ,ekwı lıbriəm ] noun count or uncount * 1. ) a situation in which there is a balance between different forces or aspects: A new arms race in the region would upset the delicate equilibrium between the opposing… …
5equilibrium — noun (singular, uncountable) 1 a balance between opposing forces or influences: They were anxious not to upset the trading equilibrium. 2 a calm balance of emotions, attitudes, feelings etc: Setting up a home helped to re establish some kind of… …
6equilibrium — /ikwəˈlɪbriəm / (say eekwuh libreeuhm), /ɛ / (say e ) noun (plural equilibriums or equilibria) 1. a state of rest due to the action of forces that counteract each other. 2. equal balance between any powers, influences, etc.; equality of effect. 3 …
7upset — An overturning, but not necessarily a complete overturning: a loss of equilibrium. 7 Am J2d Auto Ins § 62. As to whether damage to vehicle resulting front wind or other phenomenon of nature is as within coverage of automobile policy insuring… …
8upset the balance — destabilize the equilibrium …
9The Fatal Equilibrium — is a crime novel written by the pseudonymous author Marshall Jevons. The hero, Professor Henry Spearman, applies economic theory to determine who committed a murder. Spearman uses economic theory as a lens to scrutinize all human behavior, and… …
10e|qui|lib|ri|um — «EE kwuh LIHB ree uhm», noun, plural ri|ums, ri|a « ree uh». 1. balance; condition in which opposing forces exactly balance or equal each other: »The acrobat in the circus maintained equilibrium on a tightrope. Scales are in equilibrium when the… …
