counterpoised

• Прилагательное, описывающее что-то, что уравновешено или удерживается в равновесии противоположной силой или весом; в современном употреблении в значительной степени устаревшее.

An adjective describing something that is balanced or held in equilibrium by an opposing force or weight; now largely archaic in modern usage.

1. Balanced or offsetC1formal

   Brought into a state of balance by a weight or force that counteracts another.

   Уравновешенный

   • The two forces were counterpoised, resulting in a stable equilibrium.
   • His calm demeanor was counterpoised by her intense energy.
   • The scales were counterpoised with equal weights on both sides.

   Synonymsbalancedcounterbalancedneutralizedoffsetpoised

   Antonymslopsidedunbalancedunstable

• Устаревший глагол, означающий уравновешивать, компенсировать или служить равным противовесом чему-либо.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to counterbalance, offset, or act as an equal weight against something.

1. Balance or offsetC2formal

   To have an opposing effect that balances or neutralizes something.

   Уравновешивать

   • The new policy counterpoises the previous one's negative effects.
   • Her calm demeanor counterpoised his aggressive approach.
   • The benefits of the plan counterpoise the potential risks.

   Synonymsbalancecompensatecounteractcounterbalancecountervailneutralizeoffset