counterbalance

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a weight that balances another weight
  2. noun equality of distribution
  3. noun a compensating equivalent

Etymology

From counter- + balance.

In classic literature

Synonyms

counterweight, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser

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