Equipoise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Equipoise is a noun meaning A state of balance; equilibrium.
Meaning
A state of balance; equilibrium.
More Meanings
- A counterbalance.
- (transitive) To act or make to act as an equipoise.
- (transitive) To cause to be or stay in equipoise.
Example Sentences
To my mind, the textual arguments in this case are close to equipoise.
“An easy evasion”, retorted the excited bride, who had lost her mental equipoise.
Her smiling equipoise is a statement of self-confident power against his sour fuming.
The cone's not fixed, it's hung by a chain from a lever, and balanced by an equipoise.
Word Forms
- equipoises
- equipoising
- equipoised
Synonyms for equipoise
Depending on context, synonyms include equilibrium, balance, counterbalance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include balance, counterbalance, equilibrium, equilibration, balancing, equilibria.
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