Disequilibration

/dɪsɪˌkwɪlɪˈbreɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of throwing something out of balance or the state of being unbalanced.

Etymology

From disequilibrate plus the suffix -ation, forming a noun that describes the action or result. Built on Latin roots meaning 'to reverse' and 'to balance.'

Kelly Says

Economists use this term to describe economic crises—when markets are suddenly disequilibrated by a shock, they enter a period of disequilibration before finding a new balance. It's more precise than just saying 'imbalance.'

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