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    equipoise
    /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. balance or counterbalance (something): "as a piece of language it is as delicately equipoised as any"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEQUIPOISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    EQUIPOISE definition: 1. a situation in which things are perfectly balanced: 2. a situation in which things are…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › equipoiseEquipoise Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    equipoise. 1 of 2. noun. equi· poise ˈe-kwə-ˌpȯiz. ˈē- Synonyms of equipoise. 1. : a state of equilibrium. 2. : counterbalance. equipoise. 2 of 2. verb. equipoised; equipoising; equipoises. transitive verb. 1. : to serve as an equipoise to. 2. : to put or hold in equipoise. Synonyms. Noun. balance. counterpoise. equilibration. equilibrium. poise.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEQUIPOISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    EQUIPOISE meaning: 1. a situation in which things are perfectly balanced: 2. a situation in which things are…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › equipoiseEQUIPOISE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Equipoise definition: an equal distribution of weight; even balance; equilibrium.. See examples of EQUIPOISE used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEQUIPOISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. even balance of weight or other forces; equilibrium. 2. a counterbalance; counterpoise. verb. 3. (transitive) to offset or balance in weight or force; balance. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency. equipoise in American English. (ˈɛkwɪˌpɔɪz ; ˈikwɪˌpɔɪz ) noun. 1.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › equipoiseEquipoise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When broken down into its etymological parts, equipoise is simply equi, meaning "equal," plus "poise." Equal poise: a balance of weight, forces or interests. So tight-rope walkers have excellent equipoise, as do balance beam gymnasts.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › equipoiseEquipoise - definition of equipoise by The Free Dictionary

    Define equipoise. equipoise synonyms, equipoise pronunciation, equipoise translation, English dictionary definition of equipoise. n. 1. Equality in distribution, as of weight, relationship, or emotional forces; equilibrium. 2. A counterpoise; a counterbalance. American Heritage®...

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › equipoiseequipoise - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · ( transitive) To act or make to act as an equipoise. ( transitive) To cause to be or stay in equipoise.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryEQUIPOISE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    A complete guide to the word "EQUIPOISE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › equipoiseEQUIPOISE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    How to use . equipoise in a sentenceAltogether the impression is of a being of mental and moral equipoise, full of energy and noble dignity.