counterpoised

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose qui est équilibré ou maintenu en équilibre par une force ou un poids opposé ; en grande partie désuet dans l'usage moderne.

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.

   équilibré par une force opposée

   • 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.

   Synonymesbalancedcounterbalancedneutralizedoffsetpoised

   Antonymeslopsidedunbalancedunstable

• Verbe de sens littéraire ou technique signifiant contrebalancer, compenser ou servir de contrepoids équivalent à quelque chose.

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.

   Équilibrer ou compenser

   • 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.

   Synonymesbalancecompensatecounteractcounterbalancecountervailneutralizeoffset