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equipoise

[ee-kwuh-poiz, ek-wuh-]
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noun

an equal distribution of weight; even balance; equilibrium.
a counterpoise.

verb (used with object), e·qui·poised, e·qui·pois·ing.

to equal or offset in weight; balance.

RELATED WORDS

counterpoise, symmetry, counterbalance, equilibrium

Nearby words

  1. equipage,
  2. equiparation,
  3. equipartition,
  4. equipartition of energy,
  5. equipment,
  6. equipollent,
  7. equiponderance,
  8. equiponderate,
  9. equipotent,
  10. equipotential

Origin of equipoise

First recorded in 1625–35; equi- + poise1
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British Dictionary definitions for equipoise

equipoise

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 Origin and History for equipoise

equipoise

n.

1650s, a contraction of the phrase equal poise (1550s); see equal (adj.) + poise (n.).

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