balanced

balanced
/bal"euhnst/, adj.
1. being in harmonious or proper arrangement or adjustment, proportion, etc.
2. Football. pertaining to or noting an offensive line formation having three linemen on each side of the center. Cf. unbalanced (def. 5).
[1585-95; BALANCE + -ED2]
Syn. 1. fair, equitable, just, impartial, evenhanded.

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