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21. equilibrium
[aequus, equal + libra, weight, balance] : (n)
① a state of intellectual or emotional balance
② a state of adjustment between opposing or divergent influences or elements
③ a state of balance between opposing forces or actions that is either static
(as in a body acted on by forces whose resultant is zero) or dynamic (as in a
reversible chemical reaction when the rates of reaction in both directions are
equal)
22. equilibrate
[aequus, equal + libra, weight, balance] :
(vt) to bring into or keep in equilibrium; balance
(vi) to bring about, come to, or be in equilibrium
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libra
[libra, weight, balance] : (n)
①
(L-)
ⓐ a southern zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Scorpio
represented by a pair of scales
ⓑ the 7th sign of the zodiac in astrology
ⓒ one born under the sign of Libra
②
plural li·brae
ⓐ
[Latin] : an ancient Roman unit
of weight equal to 327.45 grams
ⓑ
[Spanish & Portuguese, from Latin] : any of various
Spanish, Portuguese, Colombian, or Venezuelan units of weight-여기에서
영국의 화폐를 나타내는 파운드의 기호가 £이
되었습니다.
-
pound
: (n)
① any of various units of mass and weight; specifically : a
unit now in general use among English-speaking peoples equal to 16
avoirdupois ounces or 7000 grains or 0.45359237 kilogram
② the basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom -- called also pound
sterling -여기에서 영국의 화폐를
나타내는 파운드의 기호가 £이
되었습니다.
23. disequilibrium
[dis-, not, opposite of, + equilibrium] :
(n) loss or lack of equilibrium
24.
equinox [aequus, equal + noct-, nox, night/ 밤과
낮의 길이가 같다는 의미]
: (n)
① either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator
intersects the ecliptic
② either of the two times each year (as about March 21 and September 23) when
the sun crosses the equator and day and night are everywhere of equal length : the
vernal(=spring) equinox(춘분)
and the autumnal equinox(추분)
25.
equinoctial
[aequus, equal + noct-, nox, night + -al, 형용사
어미/ 밤과
낮의 길이가 같다는 의미]
: (adj)
① relating to an equinox or to a state or the time of equal day and
night
② relating to the regions or climate on or near the equator
③ relating to the time when the sun passes an equinoctial point
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nox-,
noct- : a root
meaning NIGHT
: SEE -
night, nightmare, fortnight,
sennight, nocturnal,
nocturne
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solstice
[sol-, sun + -stit-, -stes ,standing; akin to
Latin stare to stand] :
①
either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the
celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year
about June 22nd and December 22nd
② the time of the sun's passing a solstice which occurs about June 22nd to
begin summer in the northern hemisphere and about December 22nd to begin
winter in the northern hemisphere : the
summer solstice(하지)
and the winter solstice(동지)
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sol-
: a root meaning SUN
: SEE
- solar, sun, parasol, etc.
-
stit-
: a root meaning "
to stand, set up"
SEE
- stand,
institute, institution, constitution,
status, stature, statute,
prostitute,
armistice,
etc.
26.
equipoise [aequi-, equal + poise,
balance, stability] :
(vt) to serve as an equipoise to
(n) a state of equilibrium; counterbalance
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poise
[pois, weight < pensum, something weighed
< pendere, to weigh] :
(n)
①
balance, stability
②
ease and dignity of manner; self-assurance; composure
(vt) to keep steady; to balance
27.
equipollent [aequi-, equal + pollent-, pollens < pollere,
to be able] : (adj) equal in force, power, or validity; the same in effect
or significance
28.
equipollence : the quality of being equipollent
29.
equiponderate [aequi-, equal + ponderare, to weigh :
SEE
PONDER]
: (vt)
①
to counterbalance
②
to make evenly balanced
30.
equiponderant : of the same weight/ evenly balanced
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ponder
[ ponderen < ponderare, to weigh < pound,
a unit of weight] :
(vt) to weigh mentally; to think deeply about
(vi) to think deeply; deliberate; meditate
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ponderable
: (adj) that can be (mentally) weighed
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ponderous
: (adj) ①
very heavy ②
bulky; massive
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