Aequilibrium
The English phrase balance is translated into Latin as Aequilibrium.
Meaning: be in equilibrium (verb)
Did you know?
- The word aequilibrium contains lībra, which refers to a weighing scale. This same root gave English the word 'pound', since the Roman 'libra' was a unit of weight.
- Stoic philosophers used the idea of aequilibrium to describe the ideal human mind. They believed a balanced soul was the only way to achieve true happiness.
- In Roman law, the concept of balance was often tied to 'aequitas', meaning fairness or equity. To be in aequilibrium was not just a physical state but a moral one.
Examples in context
- Aequilibrium conservasti.You kept your balance.This sentence is useful for expressing that you kept your Aequilibrium.Tatoeba #12209648 by carlosalberto, translation #8866691 by sundown
Example conversation
Julia and Gaius are discussing how to steady a scale.
- JuliaHaec libra non est recta.This scale is not straight.
- GaiusAddidimus pondus ut aequilibrium capiat.We added weight so that it reaches balance.
- JuliaNunc videtur perfecta esse.Now it seems to be perfect.
- GaiusIta, tandem aequilibrium habemus.Yes, at last we have balance.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aequilibrium, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
