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counterpoised

coun·ter·poise
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-ter-poiz]
    • /ˈkaʊn tərˌpɔɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-ter-poiz]
    • /ˈkaʊn tərˌpɔɪz/

Definitions of counterpoised word

  • noun counterpoised a counterbalancing weight. 1
  • noun counterpoised any equal and opposing power or force. 1
  • noun counterpoised the state of being in equilibrium; balance. 1
  • noun counterpoised Radio. a network of wires or other conductors connected to the base of an antenna, used as a substitute for the ground connection. 1
  • verb with object counterpoised to balance by an opposing weight; counteract by an opposing force. 1
  • verb with object counterpoised to bring into equilibrium. 1
See all 8 definitions of counterpoised

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Origin of counterpoised

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 Counterpoised

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Counterpoised

counterpoised 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

counterpoised usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for counterpoised

verb counterpoised

  • rule out — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
  • annul — If an election or a contract is annulled, it is declared invalid, so that legally it is considered never to have existed.
  • revoke — to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal: to revoke a decree.
  • abort — If an unborn baby is aborted, the pregnancy is ended deliberately and the baby is not born alive.
  • repeal — to revoke or withdraw formally or officially: to repeal a grant.

noun counterpoised

  • weighted — having additional weight.
  • counterbalanced — Simple past tense and past participle of counterbalance.
  • ballasted — Nautical. any heavy material carried temporarily or permanently in a vessel to provide desired draft and stability.
  • balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
All 156 Synonyms of counterpoised

Antonyms for counterpoised

verb counterpoised

  • validate — to make valid; substantiate; confirm: Time validated our suspicions.
  • permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
  • ratify — to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment.
  • sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
All 65 Antonyms of counterpoised

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