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 counterbalance counterbalance /ˈkaʊnɝˌbæləns/

noun

  1. () A weight that balances another weight  ( balance , counterpoise , counterweight , counterbalance , equaliser [British] , equalizer )
    a weight that balances another weight
     The counterbalance ensured that the elevator operated smoothly and safely.
    The counterbalance ensured that the elevator operated smoothly and safely.
  2. A compensating equivalent  ( counterbalance , offset )
    a compensating equivalent
  3. Equality of distribution  ( balance , counterbalance , equilibrium , equipoise )
    equality of distribution

verb

  1. () Adjust for  ( correct , even off , even out , compensate , counterbalance , even up , make up )
    adjust for
     Engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
    engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
  2. Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions  ( counterbalance , countervail , neutralize , counteract )
    oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
     This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
    This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
  3. Contrast with equal weight or force  ( counterbalance , oppose )
    contrast with equal weight or force
      The two political parties strongly oppose each other's policies.
    The two political parties strongly oppose each other's policies.


 Melpomene Melpomene /mɛlˈpɒmɪniː/

noun

  1. (Greek mythology) the Muse of tragedy  ( Melpomene )
    (Greek mythology) the Muse of tragedy
     Actors portrayed tragedies with the depth brought about by Melpomene.
    Actors portrayed tragedies with the depth brought about by Melpomene.


 graphic symbol graphic symbol /ˈɡræfɪk ˈsɪmbəl/

noun

  1. A written symbol that is used to represent speech  ( character , graph , grapheme , graphic symbol )
    a written symbol that is used to represent speech
     The Greek alphabet has 24 characters
    the Greek alphabet has 24 characters


 robot robot /ˈroʊˌbət/

noun

  1. A mechanism that can move automatically  ( automaton , golem , robot )
    a mechanism that can move automatically