Adjective: counterpoised 'kawn-tu(r),poyzd
- Brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets another
"Standard steel counterpoised elevator doors are substantial in weight";
- counterbalanced
- Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
"The opposition party counterpoised the government's proposal with their own plan";
- counterweight, counterpose
See also: balanced
Type of: counterbalance, oppose
Encyclopedia: Counterpoise