equipoise

¹equi·poise

noun \ˈe-kwə-ˌpȯiz, ˈē-\

Definition of EQUIPOISE

1

: a state of equilibrium

2

: counterbalance

Examples of EQUIPOISE

1. <when participating in any dangerous sport, one should maintain an equipoise between fearless boldness and commonsense caution>
2. <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

Related Words: counterbalance, offset; firmness, fixedness, security, stability, steadiness

Near Antonyms: changeability, fluctuation, inconstancy, insecurity, instability, mutability, precariousness, shakiness, unsteadiness, volatility

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Rhymes with EQUIPOISE

counterpoise