EQUIPOISE


Meaning of EQUIPOISE in English

[ 'ɛkwɪpɔɪz , 'i:kwɪ- ]

■ noun balance of forces or interests.

↘a counterbalance or balancing force.

■ verb balance or counterbalance (something).

Origin

C17: from equi- + the noun poise 1 , replacing the phr. equal poise .

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