equipoise

Meanings

• noun

  A state of balance or equilibrium, especially in a figurative or metaphorical sense.

  - "The negotiations reached a state of equipoise."
  - "In chess, the game can reach a state of equipoise where neither player has a clear advantage."
  - "The economy was at equipoise before the global financial crisis."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with equipoise
oiseau , joysau , voisin

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Variants

List of all variants of equipoise that leads to same result
equipoise , equipoises , equipoised , equipoising

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'aequus' meaning 'equal' and 'poisis' meaning 'making' or 'process'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'equipoise' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'equipoise' is often used in the context of politics to describe a balanced or neutral position.

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Related Concepts

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1. balance: Equipoise is a state of balance, both in a physical and metaphorical sense.

2. equilibrium: Equipoise and equilibrium are related concepts, with equilibrium referring to a state of balance or stability, particularly in physics.

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Culture

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Equipoise has been used extensively in literature and philosophy to describe a balanced or neutral state. In art, the concept of equipoise can be seen in the balanced compositions of paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "equipoise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale balancing evenly to represent equipoise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of balance or neutrality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Equal Poise' to remember the meaning of equipoise.

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