equipoise
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noun \ˈe-kwə-ˌpȯiz, ˈē-\Definition of EQUIPOISE
1
: a state of equilibrium
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See Examples of EQUIPOISE
- <when participating in any dangerous sport, one should maintain an equipoise between fearless boldness and commonsense caution>
- <her frugality is a much-needed equipoise to her husband's spendthrift ways>
First Known Use of EQUIPOISE
1658
Related to EQUIPOISE
- Synonyms
- counterpoise, equilibration, equilibrium, balance, poise, stasis
- Antonyms
- disequilibration, disequilibrium, imbalance, nonequilibrium, unbalance
Rhymes with EQUIPOISE
2equipoise
transitive verbDefinition of EQUIPOISE
1
: to serve as an equipoise to
2
: to put or hold in equipoise
First Known Use of EQUIPOISE
1664
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