poised

Meanings

• adjective

  prepared and ready for action or use

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with poised
voiced , joysed , prized

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Variants

List of all variants of poised that leads to same result
poised , poise , poises , poising , self-poised

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'balanced on a pivot' or 'poised for action'. Derived from the Old French word 'poiser', meaning 'to pause' or 'to balance'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'poised' has been used in the titles of several books, including 'Poised for Success' and 'Poised for Passion'.

2. In the world of horses, a horse that is 'poised' is one that is balanced and ready to perform.

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Related Concepts

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1. equilibrium: The state of stable balance or equality, which is related to the concept of being poised.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'poised' is often used to describe characters who are calm and prepared for action, such as in the phrase 'poised for a confrontation'. In art, the term can refer to a sculpture or painting that depicts a figure or object in a balanced and stable position.

How to Memorize "poised"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ball sitting at the top of a hill, poised to roll down. Visualize yourself in a similar situation, prepared and ready for action.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'poised' with the idea of being prepared or ready. Think of the word 'prepared' and how it relates to being poised.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym P.O.I.S.E.D: Prepared, Organized, Intense, Serene, and Determined. Remember that being poised means being all of these things.

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