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equipoise

noun

/ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

Meaning

A state of balance or equilibrium.

Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.

balance, equilibrium, stability, composure, steadiness

imbalance, instability

mental equipoise, emotional equipoise, delicate equipoise

a quantity of items produced or processed at one time

An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.

meat from a deer used as food

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd

The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.