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counterbalanced

/ˈkaʊn.təˌbæl.ənst/

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌbæl.ənst/

Translations

counterbalancedadjective

more counterbalanced

Comp.

most counterbalanced

Super.

/ˌkaʊntəˈbælənst/

/ˌkaʊntərˈbælənst/

contrebalancéEn parlant d’un mécanisme, d’un dispositif ou d’une conception équilibrée par un contrepoids.

The counterbalanced design of the seesaw ensures that it remains stable when children play on it.

La conception contrebalancée de la balançoire à bascule lui permet de rester stable quand des enfants jouent dessus.

Additional translations

compenséAu sens figuré, en parlant d’effets ou d’influences opposés qui s’annulent partiellement.

Synonyms

counterbalanceverb

counterbalanced

Past Simple

counterbalanced

Past Simple

counterbalanced

Past Participle

counterbalancing

Gerund

/ˈkaʊn.təˌbæl.əns/

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌbæl.əns/

contrebalancer

The new regulations were designed to counterbalance the negative impact of the policy.

Les nouvelles réglementations ont été conçues pour contrebalancer l’impact négatif de la politique.

contrebalancerSens technique : munir d’un contrepoids ou équilibrer par un poids opposé.

The drawbridge was counterbalanced with heavy stones.

Le pont-levis était contrebalancé par de lourdes pierres.

Synonyms

Definitions

counterbalancedadjective

Having a weight or force that balances another weight or force.

The counterbalanced design of the seesaw ensures that it remains stable when children play on it.

Offset or compensated by an opposing force or influence.

The counterbalanced effects of the medication helped to reduce the side effects.

counterbalanceverb

To offset or balance the effect of something by exerting an opposite influence.

The new regulations were designed to counterbalance the negative impact of the policy.

To equip or provide (something) with a counterweight so that it remains in equilibrium.

The drawbridge was counterbalanced with heavy stones.