
Counterbalance
Physical Context
Often used in discussions about physical objects, mechanics, or engineering to describe literal weights.
The bridge design includes a counterbalance to prevent collapse during strong winds.
Not Always Visible
Counterbalance may refer to hidden or internal parts that are not directly visible but vital for stability.
The clock uses an internal counterbalance to keep accurate time.
Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical balancing factors in life or discussion.
In debates, a devil's advocate can act as a counterbalance to one-sided arguments.
Compare with
CompensateCorrectCounteractEqualizeNeutralizeOffsetOutweighRectify
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