equipoise

e·qui·poise

 (ē′kwə-poiz′, ĕk′wə-)

n.

1. Equality in distribution, as of weight, relationship, or emotional forces; equilibrium.

2. A counterpoise; a counterbalance.

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equipoise

(ˈɛkwɪˌpɔɪz)

n

1. even balance of weight or other forces; equilibrium

2. a counterbalance; counterpoise

vb

(tr) to offset or balance in weight or force; balance

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e•qui•poise

(ˈi kwəˌpɔɪz, ˈɛk wə-)

n., v. -poised, -pois•ing. n.

1. an equal distribution of weight; even balance; equilibrium.

2. a counterpoise.

v.t.

3. to equal or offset in weight; balance.

[1625–35]

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equipoise

Past participle: equipoised
Gerund: equipoising

Imperative

equipoise

equipoise

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

equipoise - equality of distribution     counterbalance, equilibrium, balance structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" conformation - a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing symmetry, proportion - balance among the parts of something

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equipoise

noun

A stable state characterized by the cancellation of all forces by equal opposing forces:

balance, counterpoise, equilibrium, stasis.

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Translations

equilibrio

evenwichttegenwicht

equipoise

[ˈiːkwɪpɔɪz] N (frm) → estabilidad f

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equipoise

n (form: = equilibrium) → Gleichgewicht nt

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