Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Equipoise
noun
/ EE-kwuh-poiz /
Hard
Meaning
A state of balance between opposing forces or interests; equilibrium
Origin / Etymology
Latin aequi- (equal) + Old French poise (weight)
Synonyms
Equilibrium
Balance
Counterpoise
Antonyms
Imbalance
Disparity
Asymmetry
Example Sentence
"The Pahalgam attack since 2025 disturbed the strategic equipoise between India and Pakistan, prompting Operation Sindoor."
🎯 UPSC Usage
GS3 Internal Security and GS2 IR: useful for nuanced framing of deterrence, federal balance, separation of powers, and ecological equilibrium.
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