different between counterpoise vs counterpose

English

Etymology

From Old French contrepois, contrepeser, later assimilated to poise.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?ka?nt?(?)?p??z/

Noun

counterpoise (plural counterpoises)

1. A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight.
2. An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.
3. The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium

   Synonym: equiponderance

Translations

Verb

counterpoise (third-person singular simple present counterpoises, present participle counterpoising, simple past and past participle counterpoised)

1. To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
   • 1655, Kenelm Digby, Two Treaties

     Weights, counterpoising one another.

2. To act against with equal power; to balance.

   • So many freeholders of English […] will be able to beard, and to counterpoise the rest.

Translations

English

Etymology

counter- +? pose

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?ka?n.t?.?p??z/
• Rhymes: -??z

Verb

counterpose (third-person singular simple present counterposes, present participle counterposing, simple past and past participle counterposed)

1. To act as a counterweight; to counterbalance.

Noun

counterpose (plural counterposes)

1. A pose taken in opposition to another.
   • 1986, Yoga Journal (number 71, page 49)

     Utkatasana (Figure 4-e) acts as a counterpose to the previous postures because it eases the stretch in the legs.