equipoise — a state of balance between opposing forces or influences; equilibrium
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of balance between opposing forces or influences; equilibrium
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːkwɪˌpɔɪz/
Korean meaning: 대립하는 힘들 사이의 균형 상태; 평형
Korean pronunciation: **이**쿠아포이즈
Example Sentences
- The tightrope walker maintained perfect equipoise despite the strong wind trying to knock him off balance.
- My diet exists in a delicate equipoise between pizza cravings and gym guilt.
- The peace treaty established an equipoise that lasted for decades.
equipoise
NOUN//ˈiːkwɪˌpɔɪz//
a state of balance between opposing forces or influences; equilibrium
a science teacher carefully places small weights on both sides of a sensitive balance scale. She adjusts the weights with precise movements to find the exact balance point. The scale's arms slowly settle into perfect horizontal alignment as equal forces oppose each other. Students gather around watching intently as the delicate equilibrium is achieved. a state of balance between opposing forces where neither side dominates the other
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aequus' meaning equal and 'poise' from Latin 'pensum' meaning weight. The word literally describes a state where weights are perfectly balanced, like a scale in perfect equilibrium.
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📝Examples
“The tightrope walker maintained perfect equipoise despite the strong wind trying to knock him off balance.”
“My diet exists in a delicate equipoise between pizza cravings and gym guilt.”
“The peace treaty established an equipoise that lasted for decades.”
“The relationship reached an equipoise where both partners equally ignored each other's snoring.”
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