1. a state of balance or equilibrium between opposing forces or weights
2. mental or emotional balance; composure

Examples

• The seesaw remained in equipoise when both children weighed the same.
• She maintained her equipoise despite the stressful situation.
• The political parties held an equipoise of power in the legislature.
• The acrobat demonstrated perfect equipoise while walking the tightrope.
• The budget achieved equipoise between spending and revenue.
• He lost his equipoise when confronted with the unexpected news.