poise vs calmness
calmness vs poisepoise and calmness both are nouns.
poise is a verb but calmness is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| poise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| calmness | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
calmness is a hypernym of
poise; that is, calmness is a
word with a broader meaning than poise:
- poise: great coolness and composure under strain
- calmness: steadiness of mind under stress
| poise (noun) | calmness (noun) |
|---|---|
| great coolness and composure under strain | steadiness of mind under stress |
| a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second | a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement |
| a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium | an absence of strong winds or rain |
| poise (verb) | calmness (verb) |
|---|---|
| hold or carry in equilibrium | |
| cause to be balanced or suspended | |
| prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult | |
| be motionless, in suspension |
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