English Explanatory Dictionary

counterbalance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
  2. A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
verb
  1. To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
  2. To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.

Pronunciation

/ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-counterbalance.wav /ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/

Word forms

counterbalance counterbalances counterbalancing counterbalanced

Etymology

From counter- + balance.

Synonyms

counterpoise counterweight equipoise equiponderate counterweigh counteract

Antonyms

outweigh overcome overpower

Derived words

counterbalancer counterbalancingly
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