(uncountable) A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium. / (uncountable) Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.

(transitive) To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights. / (transitive, figuratively) To make (concepts) agree.

simple past tense and past participle of balance

Containing elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.

One who, or that which, balances. / An acrobat. / Any of the rear wings of certain insects used for stability in flight.

plural of balance

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of balance

plural of balancer

Overall, when all factors are taken into account; one way and another.

The act or result of balancing or adjusting; equipoise.