Equilibrations

/ˌɛkwɪlɪˈbreɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of equilibration; instances or processes of bringing something into a state of equilibrium.

Etymology

From 'equilibrate' with the noun-forming suffix '-tion,' pluralized with '-s.' It refers to individual acts of achieving balance.

Kelly Says

Psychologists borrowed this term from physics—Jean Piaget used 'equilibration' to describe how children's minds balance new information with existing knowledge as they learn.

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