disequilibrium

Meanings

• noun

  A state of instability or imbalance, particularly in a system or relationship.

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Rhymes

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equilibrium , precarious , unequal

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Variants

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disequilibrium , disequilibriums

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Etymology

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From the Latin dis- 'opposing' + equilibrium 'balance'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disequilibrium' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. In physics, disequilibrium refers to a system that is not in thermal equilibrium.

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1. homeostasis: The physiological processes that maintain a stable internal environment in an organism.

2. dynamic equilibrium: A state where the opposing forces in a system are balanced, but the system is not at rest and continues to change.

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In literature and philosophy, disequilibrium is often used to describe the state of being out of balance or harmony, and can be found in various works such as Albert Camus' 'The Myth of Sisyphus' and Jean-Paul Sartre's 'Being and Nothingness'.

How to Memorize "disequilibrium"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a seesaw that is out of balance, with one side raised higher than the other. This represents the concept of disequilibrium.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being unstable or unbalanced, like standing on a wobbly surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'DIs-Equi-Librium' to remember the definition: 'D' for dis, 'Is' for instability, 'Equi' for equilibrium, and 'Librium' for balance.'

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