steady state

noun

1. physics the condition of a system when some or all of the quantities describing it are independent of time but not necessarily in thermodynamic or chemical equilibrium See also equilibrium

steady state

1. A condition of a physical system or device that does not change over time, or in which any one change is continually balanced by another, such as the stable condition of a system in equilibrium.

Example Sentences

"We have mathematically demonstrated that the engrams in the conceptual space tend to evolve toward a steady state, which means that after some transient period, a 'mature' distribution of engrams emerges, which then persists in time," Brilliantov commented.

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"As we consider the ultimate capacity of a conceptual space of a given number of dimensions, we somewhat surprisingly find that the number of distinct engrams stored in memory in the steady state is the greatest for a concept space of seven dimensions. Hence the seven senses claim."

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However, as the name 'steady state' implies, the universe always looks the same to the observer.

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Next door to Wrexham, in Flintshire, the lead member for Streetscene which looks after road maintenance, councillor Glyn Banks, said its £1.7m budget was less than half of what was needed to maintain a "steady state" in the road network.

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Happiness is not a steady state despite its pursuit by Americans.

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