PsychologyAugust 30, 2026

restabilize

ree-STAY-buh-lahyz

Definition

To regain a state of balance or equilibrium after a period of disturbance or trauma.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'stabilis' meaning 'stable' or 'firm,' combined with the prefix 're-' denoting return or repetition and the suffix '-ize' indicating the process of becoming.

In the news

The article uses the term to emphasize the human capacity to naturally return to a state of balance after facing a traumatic incident, contrasting this with the idea that trauma causes permanent damage.

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