Definition of equipoise
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a state of equilibrium
2
: counterbalance
equipoise
verb
equipoised; equipoising; equipoises
Definition of equipoise (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of equipoise was in 1658
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