equipoise

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e⋅qui⋅poise

[ee-kwuh-poiz, ek-wuh-]

noun, verb, -poised, -pois⋅ing.

–noun

1.	an equal distribution of weight; even balance; equilibrium.

2.	a counterpoise.

–verb (used with object)

3.	to equal or offset in weight; balance.

Origin:
1625–35; equi- + poise ¹

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e·qui·poise (ē'kwə-poiz', ěk'wə-)

Equality in distribution, as of weight, relationship, or emotional forces; equilibrium.
A counterpoise; a counterbalance.

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