equipoised

9.5

Able to use both hands equally

adjective
/ˌɛkwɪˈpɔɪzd/

Formal

: ambidextro

As a child, she was remarkably equipoised and could write equally well with both hands.

Examples

The violinist's equipoised technique allowed him to bow with either hand effortlessly.
Being equipoised gives athletes an advantage in sports requiring coordination on both sides.
He is equipoised in his approach to problem-solving.
The artist maintained an equipoised stance while painting.
As a child, she was remarkably equipoised and could write equally well with both hands.
The violinist's equipoised technique allowed him to bow with either hand effortlessly.
Being equipoised gives athletes an advantage in sports requiring coordination on both sides.

Synonyms

ambidextrous

vsequipoised

7 7.5

Able to use both hands equally well

refers to a general lack of a dominant side beyond just hand use

How Balanced

ambidextrous

7 7.5

equipoised

Formal

9.5

neutral

218 3.6

biased

91 4.0

one-sided

26 4.0

Surface Forms

equipoised positive

Morphology

equipoised = equipoise (semi-transparent) = equi + poise + ed

The adjectival formation from 'equipoise' by adding '-ed' is regular, but the base 'equipoise' and the combining form 'equi-' are relatively uncommon and may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

The word equipoised is built from equi- meaning 'equal', like in equal, and poise meaning 'balance'. So, to be equipoised is to be equally balanced between sides, which is why it can describe someone who can use both hands well.