Entry Word: equipoise

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another <when participating in any dangerous sport, one should maintain an equipoise between fearless boldness and commonsense caution> — see balance 1
2 a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective <her frugality is a much-needed equipoise to her husbandʼs spendthrift ways> — see counterbalance