counterbalanced
- adjective
- /ˌkaʊntərˈbælənst/
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contrarrestado
- The tightrope walker used a counterbalanced pole to maintain her balance while crossing.
Examples
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In the pendulum clock, the swinging motion is counterbalanced by the weight on the opposite side.
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The design of the bridge is counterbalanced to withstand strong winds and heavy traffic.
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I'm going to make a counterbalanced structure to allow it to do its leaning in a efficient and repeatable fashion.
Synonyms
101
1.0
Having different parts in the right amounts so the whole is fair and steady
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3.5
Having the right mix of parts so it works well
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7.0
Acting with equal force to balance another effect
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5.6
Made less strong by adding something that balances it
Kept balanced by an equal force on the opposite side
Describing a state where things are in balance and stay steady
Antonyms
How Balanced
Surface Forms
Morphology
counterbalanced = counterbalance (transparent) = counter + balance + ed
The word is a regular past-participle adjective formed from 'counterbalance' (counter- + balance) with '-ed' meaning 'balanced by an opposing force'.
Etymology
Counterbalanced comes from counter- meaning 'against' and balance meaning 'even' or 'equal'. Think of a seesaw: a heavy child on one side is 'counterbalanced' by another child or weight on the other side so it stays level. That's why counterbalanced means 'made even by an equal weight or force'.