'counterbalanced counter-balanced counterpoised' definitions:

Definition of 'counterbalanced counter-balanced counterpoised'

From: GCIDE
  • balanced \bal"anced\ adj. being in a state of proper balance or equilibrium; -- opposite of unbalanced. the carefully balanced seesaw a properly balanced symphony orchestra a balanced assessment of intellectual and cultural history a balanced blend of whiskeys the educated man shows a balanced development of all his powers [Narrower terms: {counterbalanced, counter-balanced, counterpoised}; well-balanced; poised] [Related terms: stable --- (maintaining equilibrium)] [WordNet 1.5]