equipoised

/ˈɛkwɪpɔɪzd/
adjective
  1. In a state of balance or equilibrium; evenly balanced.
    • The equipoised design of the bridge makes it resistant to strong winds.
    • Her argument was equipoised, giving fair weight to both sides.
    • The seesaw was equipoised with children of equal weight on each end.
  2. Calm and composed; mentally balanced.
    • The equipoised teacher handled the classroom disruption with ease.
    • She gave an equipoised response to the harsh criticism.
    • Even in the crisis, he remained equipoised and clear-headed.
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