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

ˈste-dē-ˈstāt 

adjective

Examples of steady state in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The economy is not overheating but is holding in a steady state — an outcome welcomed by economic policymakers still battling inflation with huge uncertainties ahead. —Courtenay Brown, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for steady state

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• adsorbate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate

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