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counterpoise

გამოთქმა: /ˈkaʊntəpɔɪz/

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Universal
  • a factor or force that balances or neutralizes another:the organization sees the power of Brussels as a counterpoise to that of London
  • a counterbalancing weight.
  • a state of equilibrium: the building stands in counterpoise to a Roman temple

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Universal
  • have an opposing and balancing effect on:they make a delightful couple, his gentle intellectuality counterpoised by her firm practicality
  • bring into contrast:the stories counterpoise a young recruit with an old-timer

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