Disequilibria

/dɪsɪˌkwɪˈlɪbriə/ noun

Definition

Plural of disequilibrium; multiple states or instances of being out of balance.

Etymology

From Latin 'dis-' (opposite) plus 'equilibria' (plural of equilibrium), which comes from 'aequus' (equal) and 'librare' (to balance). This plural form is used in scientific and academic writing.

Kelly Says

Scientists love this word because it lets them talk about multiple unstable systems at once—like when a psychologist studies the various emotional and cognitive disequilibria experienced during trauma. One word captures what would take a whole sentence!

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