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      counterbalances
      noun
      a compensating equivalent
      equality of distribution
      a weight that balances another weight
      verb
      oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
      contrast with equal weight or force
      adjust for
      Roots
      contracounter- · Latin · against, oppositebilanx-balance · Latin · two-panned scale
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      The word counterbalances breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: counter-, from Latin contra (“against, opposite”); and -balance, from Latin bilanx (“two-panned scale”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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