balance
English Thesaurus
1. a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | scale, weighing machine, |
| definition | : | a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | beam balance, |
| definition | : | a balance consisting of a lever with two equal arms and a pan suspended from each arm (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | electronic balance, |
| definition | : | a balance that generates a current proportional to the displacement of the pan (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | microbalance, |
| definition | : | balance for weighing very small objects (noun.artifact) |
2. a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | wheel, |
| definition | : | a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) (noun.artifact) |
3. a weight that balances another weight (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | weight, |
| definition | : | an artifact that is heavy (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | sash weight, |
| definition | : | a counterweight for a sliding sash (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tare, |
| definition | : | (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals (noun.artifact) |
4. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane (noun.attribute)
| hyponym | : | radial symmetry, |
| definition | : | the property of symmetry about an axis (noun.attribute) |
| domain category | : | math, mathematics, maths, |
| definition | : | a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement (noun.cognition) |
5. harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | arrangement, placement, |
| definition | : | the spatial property of the way in which something is placed (noun.attribute) |
6. the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22 (noun.location)
7. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra (noun.person)
| domain category | : | astrology, star divination, |
| definition | : | a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon (noun.cognition) |
8. equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | equality, |
| definition | : | the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | trial balance, |
| definition | : | a balance of debits and credits in double-entry bookkeeping; drawn up to test their equality (noun.possession) |
9. the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | difference, remainder, |
| definition | : | the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend (noun.quantity) |
| hyponym | : | carry-forward, carry-over, |
| definition | : | the accumulated and undivided profits of a corporation after provision has been made for dividends and reserves (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | compensating balance, offsetting balance, |
| definition | : | a minimum credit balance that a bank may require a borrower to keep on deposit as a condition for granting a loan; a common requirement for establishing a line of credit at a bank (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | invisible balance, |
| definition | : | the difference in value over a period of time of a country's imports and exports of services and payments of property incomes (noun.possession) |
10. something left after other parts have been taken away (noun.linkdef)
| hyponym | : | leftover, remnant, |
| definition | : | a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists (noun.linkdef) |
11. equality of distribution (noun.shape)
| hypernym | : | construction, structure, |
| definition | : | a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | conformation, |
| definition | : | a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing (noun.shape) |
| hyponym | : | proportion, symmetry, |
| definition | : | balance among the parts of something (noun.shape) |
12. a state of equilibrium (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | equilibrium, |
| definition | : | a stable situation in which forces cancel one another (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | tension, |
| definition | : | a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature) (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | electrolyte balance, |
| definition | : | an equilibrium between the amounts of electrolytes (as calcium and sodium and potassium) that is essential for normal health and functioning (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | nitrogen balance, |
| definition | : | the balance between the amount of nitrogen taken in (to the soil or the body) and the amount given off (lost or excreted) (noun.state) |
13. hold or carry in equilibrium (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | bear, carry, hold, |
| definition | : | support or hold in a certain manner (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | juggle, |
| definition | : | hold with difficulty and balance insecurely (verb.contact) |
14. compute credits and debits of an account (verb.possession)
15. bring into balance or equilibrium (verb.stative)
| hypernym | : | fit, match, |
| definition | : | make correspond or harmonize (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | complement, |
| definition | : | make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | countervail, offset, |
| definition | : | compensate for or counterbalance (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | trim, |
| definition | : | balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces (verb.stative) |
| verb group | : | balance, poise, |
| definition | : | hold or carry in equilibrium (verb.contact) |
| verb group | : | balance, |
| definition | : | be in equilibrium (verb.stative) |
16. be in equilibrium (verb.stative)
| hypernym | : | be, |
| definition | : | have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) (verb.stative) |
17. a weight that balances another weight (noun.artifact)
18. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | symmetric, symmetrical, |
| definition | : | having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts (adj.all) |
19. harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | proportion, |
| definition | : | give pleasant proportions to (verb.change) |
20. equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account (noun.possession)
| derivation | : | balance, |
| definition | : | compute credits and debits of an account (verb.possession) |
21. something left after other parts have been taken away (noun.linkdef)
| derivation | : | remainder, |
| definition | : | sell cheaply as remainders (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | remain, |
| definition | : | be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc. (verb.stative) |
| derivation | : | residual, residuary, |
| definition | : | relating to or indicating a remainder (adj.pert) |
22. equality of distribution (noun.shape)
| derivation | : | equilibrate, |
| definition | : | bring to a chemical stasis or equilibrium (verb.change) |
23. a state of equilibrium (noun.state)
| derivation | : | balance, poise, |
| definition | : | hold or carry in equilibrium (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | balance, |
| definition | : | be in equilibrium (verb.stative) |
24. hold or carry in equilibrium (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | balancer, halter, haltere, |
| definition | : | either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight (noun.animal) |
| derivation | : | balancer, |
| definition | : | an acrobat who balances himself in difficult positions (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | balance, |
| definition | : | a state of equilibrium (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | poise, |
| definition | : | a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium (noun.state) |
25. compute credits and debits of an account (verb.possession)
| derivation | : | balance, |
| definition | : | equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account (noun.possession) |
26. bring into balance or equilibrium (verb.stative)
| antonym | : | unbalance, |
| definition | : | throw out of balance or equilibrium (verb.stative) |
| derivation | : | equilibrium, |
| definition | : | a stable situation in which forces cancel one another (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | balance, |
| definition | : | a state of equilibrium (noun.state) |
27. be in equilibrium (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | balancer, halter, haltere, |
| definition | : | either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight (noun.animal) |
| derivation | : | balancer, |
| definition | : | an acrobat who balances himself in difficult positions (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | balance, |
| definition | : | a state of equilibrium (noun.state) |
28. a weight that balances another weight (noun.artifact)
29. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | symmetric, symmetrical, |
| definition | : | having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts (adj.all) |
30. harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | proportion, |
| definition | : | give pleasant proportions to (verb.change) |
31. equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account (noun.possession)
| derivation | : | balance, |
| definition | : | compute credits and debits of an account (verb.possession) |
32. something left after other parts have been taken away (noun.linkdef)
| derivation | : | remainder, |
| definition | : | sell cheaply as remainders (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | remain, |
| definition | : | be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc. (verb.stative) |
| derivation | : | residual, residuary, |
| definition | : | relating to or indicating a remainder (adj.pert) |
33. equality of distribution (noun.shape)
| derivation | : | equilibrate, |
| definition | : | bring to a chemical stasis or equilibrium (verb.change) |
34. a state of equilibrium (noun.state)
| derivation | : | balance, poise, |
| definition | : | hold or carry in equilibrium (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | balance, |
| definition | : | be in equilibrium (verb.stative) |
35. hold or carry in equilibrium (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | balancer, halter, haltere, |
| definition | : | either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight (noun.animal) |
| derivation | : | balancer, |
| definition | : | an acrobat who balances himself in difficult positions (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | balance, |
| definition | : | a state of equilibrium (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | poise, |
| definition | : | a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium (noun.state) |
36. compute credits and debits of an account (verb.possession)
| derivation | : | balance, |
| definition | : | equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account (noun.possession) |
37. bring into balance or equilibrium (verb.stative)
| antonym | : | unbalance, |
| definition | : | throw out of balance or equilibrium (verb.stative) |
| derivation | : | equilibrium, |
| definition | : | a stable situation in which forces cancel one another (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | balance, |
| definition | : | a state of equilibrium (noun.state) |
38. be in equilibrium (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | balancer, halter, haltere, |
| definition | : | either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight (noun.animal) |
| derivation | : | balancer, |
| definition | : | an acrobat who balances himself in difficult positions (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | balance, |
| definition | : | a state of equilibrium (noun.state) |
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