counterpoised

• Adjetivo que describe algo que está equilibrado o mantenido en equilibrio por una fuerza o peso opuesto; en el uso moderno, en gran medida obsoleto.

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.

   Contrapesado o equilibrado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbalancedcounterbalancedneutralizedoffsetpoised

   Antónimoslopsidedunbalancedunstable

• Verbo que significa equilibrar, compensar o servir como contrapeso igual a algo, contrarrestando o neutralizando un efecto.

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.

   Contrapesar o equilibrar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbalancecompensatecounteractcounterbalancecountervailneutralizeoffset