Equipoises

/ˈɛkwɪpɔɪzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of equipoise; multiple instances or types of perfect balance or equilibrium.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of equipoise formed by adding the -s/-es suffix to the noun form, maintaining the singular root meaning while indicating multiple occurrences.

Kelly Says

Different situations can have different equipoises—the balance in a physics experiment is different from the emotional equipoise a meditating person seeks, but both are perfect balances!

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