释义 |
View usage for: equipoise in British English (ˈɛkwɪˌpɔɪz) noun1. even balance of weight or other forces; equilibrium 2. a counterbalance; counterpoise verb3. (transitive) to offset or balance in weight or force; balance equipoise in American English (ˈɛkwɪˌpɔɪz; ˈikwɪˌpɔɪz) noun1. equal distribution of weight; state of balance, or equilibrium 2. a weight or force that balances another; counterbalance Word origin equi- + poise 1Examples of 'equipoise' in a sentenceequipoise And lo, in a flash, with perfect equipoise, Flick spun wildly about the point of the needle. Synonyms of 'equipoise'equilibrium, balance, stability, symmetry counterbalance, offset, ballast, counterweight balance, compensate (for), offset, ballast More Synonyms of equipoise Definition the state of being perfectly balanced Synonyms steadiness evenness even balance Synonyms counterbalance offset counterweight counterpoise Synonyms compensate (for) ballast counterpoise equilibrate countervail Additional synonymsDefinition a substance, such as sand, used to stabilize a ship when it is not carrying cargo She may have to discharge some ballast to make her lighter. Synonyms counterbalance, balance, weight, stability, equilibrium, sandbag, counterweight, stabilizer Definition to make ineffective by counteracting antibodies that neutralize the toxic effects of soluble antigens Synonyms counteract, cancel, offset, undo, compensate for, negate, invalidate, counterbalance, nullifySynonyms counterbalance, balance, compensation, counterweight, equipoise- equip
- equipage
- equipment
- equipoise
- equitable
- equity
- equivalence
|