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ground state
In physics and chemistry, this term describes a state of absolute minimum energy. It is a technical term used to contrast with an excited state, where a system has absorbed energy and moved to a higher energy level. The connotation is one of stability and equilibrium.
When used in a non-scientific or organizational context, the term functions as a metaphor for a baseline or a "zero point." It implies a necessary foundation of stability or a standard level of performance that must be achieved before any further progress or complexity can be added.
Meanings
Examples
The atom returns to its ground state by emitting a photon.
We need to define the ground state of the system before we can measure the fluctuations.
Is the particle currently in an excited state or the ground state?
Let us return to a ground state of honest communication before we negotiate the contract.
The project failed because they never established a stable ground state for their data.
I just need a few days of silence to get back to my ground state.
The software resets to its ground state every time the power cycles.
He believes that meditation helps him maintain a mental ground state of calm.