What does kilter mean?
Definitions for kilter
ˈkɪl tərkil·ter
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Princeton's WordNet
kilter, kelternoun
in working order
"out of kilter"; "in good kilter"
Wiktionary
kilternoun
Good form, order or condition; fettle
Out of kilter.
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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a 1902 children's book, written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by Mary Cowles Clark.
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Kilter is a state or condition of harmony, balance, or proper, efficient functioning. It's often used in the phrase "out of kilter," meaning not functioning correctly or not in balance.
Webster Dictionary
Kilternoun
see Kelter
Etymology: [Cf. Gael. & Ir. cealt clothes, Gael. cealltair spear, castle, cause, Prov. E. kilter tool, instrument. Cf. Kilt.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Kilter
kil′tėr, n. order, proper condition—in phrase, 'out of kilter.'—Also Kel′ter.
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Kitler
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of kilter in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of kilter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of kilter in a Sentence
A risk premium has appeared over the last few weeks due to politics, bringing those deals out of kilter with the fundamentals.
It throws your immune system off kilter.
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