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tasapaino — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • balance noun A state in which opposing weights, forces, or elements are evenly matched; stability.
  • equilibrium noun A state of balance between opposing forces or influences, where nothing is changing.
  • poise noun A calm, self-assured manner; composure under pressure.
  • register verb To add a name, item, or event to an official list or record.
  • symmetry noun The quality of having matching, balanced parts on either side of a line, plane, or centre.
  • trim verb To cut away excess from something to neaten it.

Senses

tasapaino is used for these senses in English:

  • poise A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.
  • register (printing) The exact alignment of lines, margins, and colors.
  • symmetry The satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole.
  • trim (nautical) The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.

balance — full definition

  1. noun A state in which opposing weights, forces, or elements are evenly matched; stability.
  2. noun The amount of money left in an account after deposits and withdrawals, or the difference between credits and debits.
  3. verb To bring something into a state of equilibrium, or to keep it steady without falling.

equilibrium — full definition

  1. noun A state of balance between opposing forces or influences, where nothing is changing.
  2. noun Physics/chemistry: a state where opposing processes (or forces) balance each other exactly.

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