poise

noun

great coolness and composure under strain

a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter

verb

hold or carry in equilibrium

cause to be balanced or suspended

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

be motionless, in suspension

Roots

pendopois- · Latin · to weigh, hang

Synonyms for poise

aplombn balancen assurednessn composuren equanimityn equipoisen calmnessn imperturbabilityn equilibriumn equiponderancen

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