NONEQUILIBRIUM Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

nonequilibrium

noun

Definition of nonequilibrium

as in disequilibrium

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Recent Examples of nonequilibrium But an equilibrium computer must reach equilibrium to complete its calculation, while a nonequilibrium computer can be designed to complete its calculation on a set timescale. — Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026

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Noun

The release of excess nitrogen into the atmosphere disrupts the planet's nitrogen cycle, creating a disequilibrium.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 July 2026
This stable abnormality has rested on a dual architecture of impunity and rehabilitation—a profitable, sect-transcendent disequilibrium sustained by oil revenues, shadow economies and, more recently, frenzied real-estate speculation.

— Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026

Definition of disequilibrium

Noun

That could help address the cost imbalance created when militaries use missiles priced above $100,000 to destroy drones worth only a few hundred dollars.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The most curious aspect of Webb’s first night in the play-calling seat was Denver’s pass-run imbalance when the game was still to be decided.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of imbalance

Noun

Even so, the first half belonged more to OL Lyonnes than to Barcelona, manager Jonatan Giraldez doing well to use the physicality and pace of his new team to unbalance that of his former.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Fashion is a sector that has heavily relied on third-party manufacturing, producing an overall unbalance of big brands versus small players.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025

Definition of unbalance

Noun

His remarks come as the wars in Gaza, regional tensions following the Iran conflict, and instability across the Middle East dominate discussions at this year’s UN gathering in New York.

— Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Some left after the 2010 earthquake, but the vast majority left after the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the deepening violence and instability that followed.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

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