Word of the Day

Equilibrium

September 23, 2015

/ ēkwəˈlibrēəm /, noun:

1. a state of physical balance,

“Journey with me to a true commitment to our environment. Journey with me to the serenity of leaving to our children a planet in equilibrium.” Paul Tsongas, 1941 - 1997

2. a calm state of mind; mental or emotional composure, “My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.” Dalai Lama, 14th 3. the state in which energy in a system is evenly distributed. “There exists everywhere a medium in things, determined by equilibrium.” Dmitri Mendeleev, 1834 -1907
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