unstable equilibrium

noun

An equilibrium in which a small disturbance causes it to move further away from its original state.

Opposite
stable equilibrium
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Meanings

noun
  1. natural sciencesAn equilibrium in which a small disturbance causes it to move further away from its original state.

    Antonyms: stable equilibrium

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn equilibrium in which a small disturbance causes it to move further away from its original state.

Opposite
stable equilibrium

Translations

Finnish epävakaa tasapaino
  • epävakaa tasapainoTranslations
French équilibre instable
  • équilibre instableTranslations
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APA

unstable equilibrium. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/unstable%20equilibrium

MLA

“unstable equilibrium.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/unstable%20equilibrium. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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