counterpoise vs question

counterpoise

noun
  • An effect of equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force or influence 

  • A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight. 

  • The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium 

verb
  • To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance. 

  • To act against with equal power; to balance. 

question

noun
  • A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter. 

  • A subject or topic for consideration or investigation. 

  • A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative. 

  • A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation. 

verb
  • To ask a question or questions; inquire or seek to know; examine. 

  • To ask questions of; to interrogate; to ask for information. 

  • To raise doubts about; have doubts about. 

How often have the words counterpoise and question occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )