equilibrium

noun

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1
as in balance
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another we must find an equilibrium between commercial development and conservation of our natural treasures

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2
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper that stunning insult left me speechless, and several minutes passed before I recovered my equilibrium

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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.

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