equipoise
noun
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Definition of equipoise
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a state of equilibrium
2 : counterbalance
equipoise
verbDefinition of equipoise (Entry 2 of 2)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for equipoise
Synonyms: Noun
balance, counterpoise, equilibration, equilibrium, poise, stasis
Antonyms: Noun
disequilibration, disequilibrium, imbalance, nonequilibrium, unbalance
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Examples of equipoise in a Sentence
Noun
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 waysRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
But from a biological standpoint, such equipoise is standard fare. — Clifton Leaf, Fortune, "Brainstorm Health: Ties in Biology, Trump-Pfizer Takeaways, Obamacare Navigator Cuts," 11 July 2018 These little affectations only add to the overall equipoise, in the same way that a completely bare waiting room is eerie but a waiting room with a ficus evokes no feelings at all. — Sasha Chapin, New York Times, "Letter of Recommendation: Airport Layovers," 29 May 2018 Christ—the anatomy of man in God’s image—and the cross—the structural geometric intersection—align in precise aesthetic and spiritual equipoise. — Vogue, "Measure for Measure," 11 Oct. 2017 No matter how heavy the weather on his surfaces, all the elements of his pictures have museum-grade equipoise. — The New Yorker, "Adrian Ghenie," 31 Mar. 2017 All the same, there’s something about munching on human flesh that wrecks your equipoise in ways that almost nothing else does, classic vampirism... — Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, "‘Raw’ Review: A Matter of Taste," 9 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'equipoise.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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