equilibrant

[ ih-kwil-uh-bruhnt ]

noun

, Physics.

1. a counterbalancing force or system of forces.

equilibrant

/ ɪˈkwɪlɪbrənt /

noun

1. a force capable of balancing another force and producing equilibrium

Word History and Origins

Origin of equilibrant¹

From the French word équilibrant, dating back to 1880–85. See equilibrium, -ant