equilibrium labyrinthine sense vestibular sense sense of balance sense of equilibrium | a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head |
control condition control | a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment, the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw |
condition experimental condition | the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition |
circumstance condition consideration | information that should be kept in mind when making a decision, another consideration is the time it would take |
equilibrium law law of chemical equilibrium | (chemistry) the principle that (at chemical equilibrium) in a reversible reaction the ratio of the rate of the forward reaction to the rate of the reverse reaction is a constant for that reaction |
essential condition sine qua non | a prerequisite |
punctuated equilibrium theory of punctuated equilibrium | a theory of evolution holding that evolutionary change in the fossil record came in fits and starts rather than in a steady process of slow change |
thermostatics thermodynamics of equilibrium | the aspect of thermodynamics concerned with thermal equilibrium |
condition precondition stipulation | an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else |
boundary condition | (mathematics) a condition specified for the solution to a set of differential equations |
condition term | (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement, the contract set out the conditions of the lease, the terms of the treaty were generous |
weather weather condition conditions atmospheric condition | the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation, they were hoping for good weather, every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception, the conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow |
acid-base equilibrium acid-base balance | (physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body, with a normal acid-base balance in the body the blood is slightly alkaline |
chemical equilibrium equilibrium | a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates |
equilibrium constant | (chemistry) the ratio of concentrations when equilibrium is reached in a reversible reaction (when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction) |
balance equilibrium equipoise counterbalance | equality of distribution |
condition | a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing, the human condition |
condition status | a state at a particular time, a condition (or state) of disrepair, the current status of the arms negotiations |
condition | an illness, disease, or other medical problem, a heart condition, a skin condition |
equilibrium | a stable situation in which forces cancel one another |
Nash equilibrium | (game theory) a stable state of a system that involves several interacting participants in which no participant can gain by a change of strategy as long as all the other participants remain unchanged |
thermal equilibrium | a state in which all parts of a system are at the same temperature |
physical condition physiological state physiological condition | the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
genetic disease genetic disorder genetic abnormality genetic defect congenital disease inherited disease inherited disorder hereditary disease hereditary condition | a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically |
psychological state psychological condition mental state mental condition | (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic, a manic state |
financial condition | the condition of (corporate or personal) finances |
economic condition | the condition of the economy |
sanitary condition | the state of sanitation (clean or dirty) |
poisoning toxic condition intoxication | the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance |
environmental condition | the state of the environment |
condition shape | the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') |
eye condition | the condition of the optical properties of the eye |
condition | apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny, I condition my hair after washing it |
condition | put into a better state, he conditions old cars |
stipulate qualify condition specify | specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement, make an express demand or provision in an agreement, The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life, The contract stipulates the dates of the payments |
air-cool air-condition | equip with an apparatus for controlling the humidity and temperature, Our house is not air-conditioned |
air-condition | control the humidity and temperature of, The room was cool because it had been air-conditioned |
discipline train check condition | develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice, especially to teach self-control, Parents must discipline their children, Is this dog trained? |
condition | establish a conditioned response |
conditioned in condition(p) | physically fit, exercised daily to keep herself in condition |