Synonyms & related words for counterpoise

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Words related to counterpoise

Explore words related to counterpoise — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include counterweight, counterbalance, counterpose, balance, equiponderance, equiponderate, equibalance, counterweigh. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does counterpoise come from?

The word counterpoise breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: counter-, from Latin contra (“against”); and poise, from Latin pendere (“to weigh”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.