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balance

/ˈbæləns/

Meanings
noun
A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.

Examples :

"Maintaining a balance between work and family is challenging, but important for a healthy life. "
physics physiology condition body mind nature system essential toeic

Related Words

Illustration ingredients

ingredients noun

/ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/ /ɪnˈɡriːdɪənts/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

Illustration conflicting

conflicting verb

/kənˈflɪktɪŋ/ /ˈkɑnˌflɪktɪŋ/

To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible

"My need to sleep early is conflicting with my desire to finish this interesting book. "

Illustration maintained

maintained verb

/meɪnˈteɪnd/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "

Illustration precariously

precariously adverb

/prɪˈkeəriəsli/ /preˈkeəriəsli/

In a precarious manner; dangerously

"The stack of books was balanced precariously on the edge of the table, threatening to fall. "

Illustration maintaining

maintaining verb

/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher is maintaining discipline in the classroom by reminding students of the rules. "

Illustration complementing

complementing verb

/ˈkɑmplɪˌmɛntɪŋ/ /ˈkɑmpləˌmɛntɪŋ/

To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.

"We believe your addition will complement the team."

Illustration equilibrium

equilibrium noun

/iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/

The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.

"The family reached a state of equilibrium after a long, difficult discussion about chores. "

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rationality noun

/ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/ /ˌræʃənˈælɪti/

The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.

"His sudden loss of rationality was brought on by excess drink."

Illustration counterweight

counterweight noun

/ˈkaʊntərˌweɪt/ /ˈkaʊntərweɪt/

A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).

"The elevator used a large counterweight to make lifting the passengers easier and smoother. "

Illustration unperturbed

unperturbed adjective

/ˌʌnpərˈtɜrbd/ /ˌʌmpərˈtɜrbd/

Not perturbed

"Even though the loud construction was happening outside, the student remained unperturbed and focused on her exam. "

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objectivity noun

/ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/

The state of being objective, just, unbiased and not influenced by emotions or personal prejudices.

"To fairly judge the art competition, the teacher maintained complete objectivity by not knowing which student created each piece. "

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challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."