ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A counterbalance.
  2. (transitive) To act or make to act as an equipoise.
  3. (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

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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