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View synonyms for equipoise

equipoise

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

noun

  1. an equal distribution of weight; even balance; equilibrium.
  2. a counterpoise.


verb (used with object)

, e·qui·poised, e·qui·pois·ing.
  1. to equal or offset in weight; balance.

equipoise

/ ˈɛkwɪˌpɔɪz /

noun

  1. even balance of weight or other forces; equilibrium
  2. a counterbalance; counterpoise


verb

  1. tr to offset or balance in weight or force; balance

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Word History and Origins

Origin of equipoise1

First recorded in 1625–35; equi- + poise 1

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Example Sentences

At some point, you pass equipoise and then we think that it’s unethical to not provide that drug to the patient.

Altogether the impression is of a being of mental and moral equipoise, full of energy and noble dignity.

Our Constitution stands on a nice equipoise, with steep precipices and deep waters upon all sides of it.

The words were not without emotion, and retained their level tone as if by a careful equipoise between imminent extremes.

On the equipoise of that lady's temper depends to a not inconsiderable extent the comfort of the house.

He returned home about midsummer very much improved, but not yet completely restored to a natural mental equipoise.

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