Ellensúlyoz

Ellensúlyoz is a Hungarian verb meaning to counterbalance, offset, or neutralize a force, effect, or influence. The infinitive form is ellensúlyozni, and the word is built from the noun ellensúly (counterweight) with the verbal suffix -oz, indicating an action performed to achieve counterbalancing.

In mechanical and technical contexts, ellensúlyoz refers to adding or adjusting counterweights to balance a system, reduce vibrations, or stabilize motion. Common examples include cranes, flywheels, and rotor assemblies where weight distribution is tuned to minimize unbalanced forces and improve safety and performance.

In broader or figurative usage, ellensúlyoz describes actions that offset or balance undesirable effects or imbalances. For instance, policy measures may ellensúlyozni adverse economic impacts, or a business strategy may aim to ellensúlyoz risk exposure by diversifying activities.

Etymology and related terms: the word derives from ellen- meaning against and súly meaning weight; ellensúlyoz is the verb form meaning to apply a counterweight or to counterbalance. Related terms include ellensúly (counterweight) and ellensúlyozás (counterbalancing), as well as synonyms such as kiegyenlít and kompenzál.

See also: counterweight, balancing, compensation.