librate

[ lahy-breyt ]
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verb (used without object),li·brat·ed, li·brat·ing.
  1. to oscillate or move from side to side or between two points.

  2. to remain poised or balanced.

Origin of librate

1
First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin lībrātus, past participle of lībrāre “to balance, make level, bring to equilibrium”; see Libra, -ate1

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British Dictionary definitions for librate

librate

/ (ˈlaɪbreɪt) /


verb(intr)
  1. to oscillate or waver

  2. to hover or be balanced

Origin of librate

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C17: back formation from libration

Derived forms of librate

  • libratory (ˈlaɪbrətərɪ, -trɪ), adjective

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