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disequilibration

dis·e·quil·i·brate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-i-kwil-uh-breyt, dis-ee-kwuh-lahy-breyt]
    • /ˌdɪs ɪˈkwɪl əˌbreɪt, dɪsˌi kwəˈlaɪ breɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-i-kwil-uh-breyt, dis-ee-kwuh-lahy-breyt]
    • /ˌdɪs ɪˈkwɪl əˌbreɪt, dɪsˌi kwəˈlaɪ breɪt/

Definitions of disequilibration word

  • verb with object disequilibration to put out of equilibrium; unbalance: A period of high inflation could disequilibrate the monetary system. 1
  • noun disequilibration The act of bringing about a state of disequilibrium. 1
See all 2 definitions of disequilibration

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Origin of disequilibration

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; dis-1 + equilibrate

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Parts of speech for Disequilibration

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Disequilibration

disequilibration popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for disequilibration

noun disequilibration

  • instability — the quality or state of being unstable; lack of stability or firmness.
  • disequilibrium — lack of equilibrium; imbalance.
  • astasia — the incapability of being able to stand which is caused by impairment of the coordination of muscles
  • imbalance — the state or condition of lacking balance, as in proportion or distribution.
All 4 Synonyms of disequilibration

Antonyms for disequilibration

noun disequilibration

  • equilibration — The formation, or maintenance, of an equilibrium.
Just one Antonym for disequilibration

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