equipoise (Meaning)

Wordnet

equipoise (n)

equality of distribution

Webster

equipoise (n.)

Equality of weight or force; hence, equilibrium; a state in which the two ends or sides of a thing are balanced, and hence equal; state of being equally balanced; -- said of moral, political, or social interests or forces.

Counterpoise.

FAQs About the word equipoise

equality of distributionEquality of weight or force; hence, equilibrium; a state in which the two ends or sides of a thing are balanced, and hence equal; state

equilibrium, stasis, poise, counterpoise, equilibration,balance, firmness, offset, stability, security

disequilibrium,imbalance, nonequilibrium, nonequilibrium, unbalance, imbalance, disequilibrium, unbalance, mutability, precariousness

The scales were in a state of equipoise, with the weights on each side being perfectly balanced.

The tightrope walker managed to maintain his equipoise as he crossed the canyon.

The gymnast's graceful movements demonstrated her perfect equipoise.

The equipoise of the ecosystem was disrupted by the introduction of the invasive species.