Synonyms for equipoise
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A state of balance; equilibrium.
To my mind, the textual arguments in this case are close to equipoise.
Forms
- Plural
- equipoises → balances, equilibriums, counterbalances, poises…
Example sentences
- balance The balance at the bank stands at two million yen.
- equilibrium Body equilibrium is one of the cerebellum's functions.
- poise He always reacts with great poise in any emergency.
- counterbalance I don't exercise enough to counterbalance the amount of calories I take in.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| equipoise | rising | |
| balance | steady | |
| equilibrium | falling | |
| poise | steady | |
| counterbalance | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- poise1
- 7 letters
- balance2, ballast2
- 11 letters
- equilibrium5
- 14 letters
- counterbalance4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (balance2 = 2 syllables).