equipoise
an equal distribution of weight; even balance; equilibrium.
a counterpoise.
to equal or offset in weight; balance.
Origin of equipoise
1Words Nearby equipoise
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024
How to use equipoise in a sentence
Altogether the impression is of a being of mental and moral equipoise, full of energy and noble dignity.
Greek Sculpture | Estelle M. HurllOur Constitution stands on a nice equipoise, with steep precipices and deep waters upon all sides of it.
Thoughts on the Present Discontents | Edmund BurkeThe words were not without emotion, and retained their level tone as if by a careful equipoise between imminent extremes.
Return of the Native | Thomas HardyOn the equipoise of that lady's temper depends to a not inconsiderable extent the comfort of the house.
How to be Happy Though Married | E. J. Hardy.He returned home about midsummer very much improved, but not yet completely restored to a natural mental equipoise.
A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln | John G. Nicolay
British Dictionary definitions for equipoise
/ (ˈɛkwɪˌpɔɪz) /
even balance of weight or other forces; equilibrium
a counterbalance; counterpoise
(tr) to offset or balance in weight or force; balance
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Browse