kilter

Meanings

• noun

  A state of balance, order, or alignment.

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Variants

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kilter , kilters , off-kilter , out of kilter

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to tilt' or 'to be level' in nautical terms.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'kilter' is derived from the Old Norse word 'kilthr,' which means 'to tilt' or 'to be level'.

2. The term 'kilter' has been used in the field of aviation to refer to a state of stability and control in flight.

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Related Concepts

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1. balance: The state of equilibrium or stability.

2. alignment: The act or state of arranging things in a straight line or in proper position.

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Culture

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The term 'kilter' has been used metaphorically in various contexts, such as in music to refer to a state of musical balance and coherence.

How to Memorize "kilter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale that is perfectly balanced, with each side at an equal weight. This is the state of 'kilter'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kilter' with the feeling of being in control and in harmony.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'kilter' is like a 'killer' balance or alignment.

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