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balance

equilibrium

Related forms: balance · 6 words in this dictionary

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6 words

A state in which different things exist in equal, correct, or good amounts.

bal+ance

Shared component: balance · equilibrium

To have an equal but opposite effect to something else, so that it has no or less influence.

counter+balance

Shared component: balance · equilibrium

A situation in which two or more things are not equal in amount, level, or importance

im+balance

Shared component: balance · equilibrium

to cause something to become unstable or lose its equilibrium

un+balance

Shared component: balance · equilibrium

To lose balance and fall or cause to lose balance and fall.

over+balance

Shared component: balance · equilibrium

A situation in which nations or groups have roughly equal military or political strength, preventing any single one from becoming dominant.

balance+of+power

Shared component: balance · equilibrium