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Meaning and definition for "counterbalance" word

[noun] an equivalent counterbalancing weight
[noun] a compensating equivalent
[noun] equality of distribution
[verb] oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
[verb] place in opposition: can also be used in an abstract sense; "Oppose thy steadfast gazing eyes to mine"- Shakespeare
[verb] make up for, make good
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\Coun`ter*bal"ance\ (-b?l"ans), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Counterbalanced} (-anst); p. pr. & vb. n. {Counterbalancing}.] To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance. The remaining air was not able to counterbalance the mercurial cylinder. --Boyle. The cstudy of mind is necessary to counterbalance and correct the influence of the study of nature. --Sir W. Hamilton.
\Coun"ter*bal`ance\ (koun"t?r-b?l`ans), n. A weight, power, or agency, acting against or balancing another; as:
(a) A mass of metal in one side of a driving wheel or fly wheel, to balance the weight of a crank pin, etc., on the opposite side of the wheel.
(b) A counterpoise to balance the weight of anything, as of a drawbridge or a scale beam. Money is the counterbalance to all other things purchasable by it. --Locke.

Synonyms for counterbalance

balance, balance, compensate, counteract, counterpoise, countervail, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer, equilibrium, equipoise, even off, even out, even up, neutralize, offset, oppose, turn the scales

See also: balance | cancel | carry | compensation | conformation | construction | contrast | counterpoint | counterpoise | counterpose | counterweight | cover | equilibrate | equilibrise | equilibrize | offset | overcompensate | override | proportion | sash weight | set off | structure | symmetry | tare | weight |

Related terms: accommodate, amend, antonym, balance, be heavy, cancel, cancel out, consideration, converse, counteract, equipoise, even up, immobilize, level, negativate, nullify, offset, pin down, rectify, stabilitate, steady, tip the scales

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Let's analyse "counterbalance" as pure text. This string has Fourteen letters in Four syllables and Six vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ECNALABRETNUOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 3725 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: counterbalance: 6 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 5 = 21, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: counterbalance: 3 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 53, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (2) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1) 2 High Priestess Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
C (2) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (2) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1) 21 World Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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