You southern girls are too cute!
But equipoise is not a real word, prove me wrong!
I'm waiting....
Why is it in spell check?
Why is it in spell check?
Equipoise is the state of being balanced or in equilibrium, usually connoting something that is a product of counterbalancing.
1: a state of equilibrium
2: counterbalance
Examples:
When participating in any dangerous sport, one should maintain an equipoise between fearless boldness and commonsense caution.
Her frugality is a much-needed equipoise to her husband's spendthrift ways.
First known useof equipoise:
1658
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equipoise