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equipoise

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Equipoise (noun) means a state in which things are evenly balanced.

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A state in which things are evenly balanced.

"And I saw him thus absorbed in godly pursuits in the midst of business, not once or twice, but very often. I never saw him lose his state of equipoise." — Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Raychandbhai (1927)

Something that balances out another weight or force.

"Her smiling equipoise is a statement of self-confident power against his sour fuming." — David Brooks, How a Cultural Shift Favors Harris (2024)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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equilibrium counterbalance balance

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Rhymes for equipoise

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What is the meaning of equipoise?

"equipoise" (noun) means a state in which things are evenly balanced.

What is another word for equipoise?

Other words for "equipoise" include equilibrium, counterbalance, balance.

What are the different meanings of equipoise?

"equipoise" has 2 main meanings: 1. A state in which things are evenly balanced; 2. Something that balances out another weight or force.

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