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- [koun-ter-poiz]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌpɔɪz/
- /ˈkaʊn.tə.pɔɪz/
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- [koun-ter-poiz]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌpɔɪz/
Definitions of counterpoise word
- noun counterpoise a force, influence, etc, that counterbalances another 3
- noun counterpoise a state of balance; equilibrium 3
- noun counterpoise a weight that balances another 3
- noun counterpoise a radial array of metallic wires, rods, or tubes arranged horizontally around the base of a vertical aerial to increase its transmitting efficiency 3
- verb counterpoise to oppose with something of equal effect, weight, or force; offset 3
- verb counterpoise to bring into equilibrium 3
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Origin of counterpoise
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; counter- + poise1; replacing late Middle English countrepeis < Anglo-French, equivalent to Old French contrepois
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Parts of speech for Counterpoise
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preposition
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counterpoise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
counterpoise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for counterpoise
noun counterpoise
- counteraction — to act in opposition to; frustrate by contrary action.
- compensation — Compensation is money that someone who has experienced loss or suffering claims from the person or organization responsible, or from the state.
- offset — something that counterbalances, counteracts, or compensates for something else; compensating equivalent.
- balance — If you balance something somewhere, or if it balances there, it remains steady and does not fall.
- ballast — Ballast is any substance that is used in ships or hot-air balloons to make them heavier and more stable. Ballast usually consists of water, sand, or iron.
verb counterpoise
- make good — morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.
- compensate — To compensate someone for money or things that they have lost means to pay them money or give them something to replace that money or those things.
- overcompensate — to compensate or reward excessively; overpay: Some stockholders feel the executives are being overcompensated and that bonuses should be reduced.
- countercheck — a check or restraint, esp one that acts in opposition to another
- stabilise — to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
Antonyms for counterpoise
noun counterpoise
- imbalance — the state or condition of lacking balance, as in proportion or distribution.
Top questions with counterpoise
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