Equilibriate

/ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbriɪt/ verb

Definition

An alternative form of equilibrate; to bring into equilibrium or maintain a state of balance.

Etymology

A variant formation from 'equilibrium' directly, adding the verb-forming suffix '-ate.' It's less common than 'equilibrate' but appears in some technical literature.

Kelly Says

This is basically a synonym for 'equilibrate' that never quite caught on—it's a good example of how English sometimes creates multiple versions of the same word, then settles on just one.

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