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equipoise

 

[ ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in medicine

A state of equilibrium or balance between opposing forces or influences.

Synonyms

balance, equilibrium, stability

Examples of usage

  • The drug works by maintaining equipoise between the two neurotransmitters.
  • The research aims to establish equipoise between the benefits and risks of the treatment.
Context #2 | Noun

in ethics

The principle that researchers should be in a state of genuine uncertainty about the comparative benefits of interventions in a clinical trial.

Synonyms

impartiality, neutrality, uncertainty

Examples of usage

  • The trial was conducted with strict adherence to the principle of equipoise.
  • Researchers must demonstrate equipoise to ensure the validity of the study results.

Translations

Translations of the word "equipoise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equilíbrio

🇮🇳 संतुलन

🇩🇪 Gleichgewicht

🇮🇩 keseimbangan

🇺🇦 рівновага

🇵🇱 równowaga

🇯🇵 均衡（きんこう）

🇫🇷 équilibre

🇪🇸 equilibrio

🇹🇷 denge

🇰🇷 균형

🇸🇦 توازن

🇨🇿 rovnováha

🇸🇰 rovnováha

🇨🇳 平衡 (pínghéng)

🇸🇮 ravnotežje

🇮🇸 jafnvægi

🇰🇿 теңдік

🇬🇪 ბალანსი

🇦🇿 tarazlıq

🇲🇽 equilibrio

Etymology

The term 'equipoise' originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word 'aequipoise', meaning 'equal weight'. It was initially used in the context of physics to describe a state of equilibrium. Over time, the term expanded to encompass a broader concept of balance and neutrality, particularly in medical and ethical contexts.

See also: equip, equipment, equipped, equipping.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,427 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.