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equipoise
[ ee-kwuh-poiz, ek-wuh- ]
noun
- an equal distribution of weight; even balance; equilibrium.
- a counterpoise.
verb (used with object)
- to equal or offset in weight; balance.
equipoise
/ ˈɛkwɪˌpɔɪz /
noun
- even balance of weight or other forces; equilibrium
- a counterbalance; counterpoise
verb
- tr to offset or balance in weight or force; balance
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Word History and Origins
Origin of equipoise1
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Example Sentences
At some point, you pass equipoise and then we think that it’s unethical to not provide that drug to the patient.
Altogether the impression is of a being of mental and moral equipoise, full of energy and noble dignity.
Our Constitution stands on a nice equipoise, with steep precipices and deep waters upon all sides of it.
The words were not without emotion, and retained their level tone as if by a careful equipoise between imminent extremes.
On the equipoise of that lady's temper depends to a not inconsiderable extent the comfort of the house.
He returned home about midsummer very much improved, but not yet completely restored to a natural mental equipoise.
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