Balanceable

/ˈbæl.əns.ə.bəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being balanced or brought into a state of equilibrium.

Etymology

From 'balance' (from Old French 'balance' meaning a scale) plus the suffix '-able' (capable of). The word describes anything that can achieve balance.

Kelly Says

Engineers use 'balanceable' to describe wheels and machinery parts that can be adjusted to spin smoothly—an unbalanced wheel will vibrate dangerously, but a balanceable one can run perfectly!

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