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counterpoised |
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counterpoised
coun·ter·poise C0688900 (koun′tər-poiz′)n.1. A counterbalancing weight.2. A force or influence that balances or equally counteracts another.3. The state of being in equilibrium.tr.v. coun·ter·poised, coun·ter·pois·ing, coun·ter·pois·es 1. To oppose with an equal weight; counterbalance.2. To act against with an equal force or power; offset.
[Alteration (influenced by poise) of Middle English countrepeis, from Old French contrepeis : contre-, counter- + peis, weight; see avoirdupois.]Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | counterpoised - brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets anothercounterbalancedbalanced - being in a state of proper equilibrium; "the carefully balanced seesaw"; "a properly balanced symphony orchestra"; "a balanced assessment of intellectual and cultural history"; "a balanced blend of whiskeys"; "the educated man shows a balanced development of all his powers" |
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Synonyms for counterpoisedadj brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets anotherSynonymsRelated Words |
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