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(ko̵unt′ər po̵iz′; for v., also ko̵unt′ər po̵iz′)

noun

a weight that balances another
a force, influence, or power that balances or neutralizes another
a state of balance or equilibrium

Origin: NormFr countrepeis (OFr contrepois): see counter & poise

transitive verb counterpoised, counterpoising

counterbalance

See counterpoise in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A counterbalancing weight.
A force or influence that balances or equally counteracts another.
The state of being in equilibrium.

transitive verb coun·ter·poised, coun·ter·pois·ing, coun·ter·pois·es

To oppose with an equal weight; counterbalance.
To act against with an equal force or power; offset.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration (influenced by poise¹)

Origin: of Middle English countrepeis

Origin: , from Old French contrepeis

Origin: : contre-, counter-

Origin: + peis, weight; see avoirdupois

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