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1equipoise
noun equi·poise \ˈe-kwə-ˌpȯiz, ˈē-\
Definition of EQUIPOISE
1
: a state of equilibrium
2
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First Known Use of EQUIPOISE
1658
Related to EQUIPOISE
- Synonyms
- counterpoise, equilibration, equilibrium, balance, poise, stasis
- Antonyms
- disequilibration, disequilibrium, imbalance, nonequilibrium, unbalance
Rhymes with EQUIPOISE
2equipoise
verb
Definition of EQUIPOISE
transitive verb
1
: to serve as an equipoise to
2
: to put or hold in equipoise
First Known Use of EQUIPOISE
1664
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