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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

attribute go
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

state go
the way something is with respect to its main attributes

situation, state of affairs go
the general state of things

equilibrium go
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another

balance
a state of equilibrium

noun.state

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tension go
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
electrolyte balance go
an equilibrium between the amounts of electrolytes (as calcium and sodium and potassium) that is essential for normal health and functioning
nitrogen balance go
the balance between the amount of nitrogen taken in (to the soil or the body) and the amount given off (lost or excreted)