Equipoised

/ˈɛkwɪpɔɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Being in a state of perfect balance or equilibrium, with opposing elements equally matched.

Etymology

Past tense and adjectival form of equipoise, created by adding the -ed suffix to the verb form, following standard English morphology for creating past participles and adjectives.

Kelly Says

When something is equipoised, it's perfectly balanced—like a tightrope walker who hasn't moved in hours, or a see-saw with two equally heavy kids frozen in mid-air!

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