steady state

noun

: a state or condition of a system or process (such as one of the energy states of an atom) that does not change in time
broadly : a condition that changes only negligibly over a specified time
steady-state adjective

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Sustainability is a steady state of systemic redesign. Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 While driving in a steady state, there isn’t even engine noise. Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 With this steady state of flux as a background, Google moved its Gemini app unit under its DeepMind research lab in mid-October. Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 To Miller, that’s proved something of a surprise, since in the 20 days or so following the presidential debate, the race had seemingly entered a steady state where Harris consistently held the lead. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for steady state 

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of steady state was in 1885

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“Steady state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steady%20state. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

steady state

noun
: a state or condition of a system or process that does not change or changes only slightly over time
on the average a living cell maintains a steady state

Medical Definition

steady state

noun
1
: a state or condition of a system or process (as one of the energy states of an atom) that does not change in time
2
: a state of physiological equilibrium especially in connection with a specified metabolic relation or activity

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