equilibrium
balance; a stable even state
Root
- equ / equi: equal, even, level, or fair
Other words with the equ / equi root
- equal: the same in amount, level, or status
- equanimity: mental calmness and balance
- equitable: fair and impartial
- equity: fairness or justice
- equivalent: equal in value, force, or meaning
- equivocal: ambiguous or deliberately unclear
- equivocate: to speak ambiguously or avoid commitment
Equilibrium is equal balance: forces level each other out.
After the surprise quiz, the class slowly returned to emotional equilibrium.