Equilibrium
11 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A state of balance between opposing forces or influences. In physics, it describes a condition where forces are equal and opposite, resulting in stability.
“The economy reached equilibrium when supply and demand were perfectly matched.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɛkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm/
Syllables
e·qui·lib·ri·um
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Contains four I's and three U's. Watch for the pattern EQUI and the -LIBRIUM ending.
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Worth 22 points base value. The Q (10 points) makes it highly valuable on premium squares.
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