equipoise

equipoise

noun

Definition of EQUIPOISE

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>

Synonyms counterpoise, equilibration, equilibrium, equipoise, poise, stasis

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

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

Antonyms disequilibration, disequilibrium, imbalance, nonequilibrium, unbalance

2

a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective <her frugality is a much-needed equipoise to her husband's spendthrift ways>

Synonyms balance, canceler (or canceller), corrective, counter, counteraction, counterforce, counterpoise, counterweight, equipoise, neutralizer, offset

Related Words trade-off; ballast, weight