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counterbalance

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4 syllables
14 characters
English (US)
4syllables

counterbalance

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counterbalance is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, counterbalance is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcounterbalance

1noun
  • A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
  • A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
1verb
  • To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.

    Synonyms: counterpoise, counterweight, equiponderate

    Example: "Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound."

  • To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force

    Synonyms: counteract, counterpoise

    Example: "Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each-other"

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