used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to move as far as possible away from its first position, with no tendency to return.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to move as far as possible away from its first position, with no tendency to return.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading Example: a stick balanced vertically upon your finger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Example: a weight suspended by a cord.
a state at a particular time
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
power to direct or determine
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading Example: a weight suspended by a cord.
displacedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪst/
past form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading NEUTRAL INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has no tendency to move farther than displaced by the force of the disturbance, and no tendency to return to its first position.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading NEUTRAL INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has no tendency to move farther than displaced by the force of the disturbance, and no tendency to return to its first position.
having the place or position changed
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Example: a weight suspended by a cord.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to move as far as possible away from its first position, with no tendency to return.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading NEUTRAL INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has no tendency to move farther than displaced by the force of the disturbance, and no tendency to return to its first position.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Example: a stick balanced vertically upon your finger.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading NEUTRAL INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has no tendency to move farther than displaced by the force of the disturbance, and no tendency to return to its first position.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to move as far as possible away from its first position, with no tendency to return.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
INSTABILITYnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈbɪlɪti/
an unstable order
From this reading INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to move as far as possible away from its first position, with no tendency to return.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to move as far as possible away from its first position, with no tendency to return.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
NEUTRALadjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading NEUTRAL INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has no tendency to move farther than displaced by the force of the disturbance, and no tendency to return to its first position.
not any; not one
From this reading INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to move as far as possible away from its first position, with no tendency to return.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEUTRAL INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has no tendency to move farther than displaced by the force of the disturbance, and no tendency to return to its first position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to move as far as possible away from its first position, with no tendency to return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
STABILITYnounUS /stəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Example: a stick balanced vertically upon your finger.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Example: a weight suspended by a cord.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading NEUTRAL INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has no tendency to move farther than displaced by the force of the disturbance, and no tendency to return to its first position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEUTRAL INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has no tendency to move farther than displaced by the force of the disturbance, and no tendency to return to its first position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Example: a stick balanced vertically upon your finger.
verticallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkli/
in a vertical direction
From this reading Example: a stick balanced vertically upon your finger.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Example: a weight suspended by a cord.
whereby
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From this reading STABILITY AND CONTROL STABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to return to its first and normal position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading INSTABILITY is a condition whereby an object disturbed has a natural tendency to move as far as possible away from its first position, with no tendency to return.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Example: a stick balanced vertically upon your finger.
