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Webster 1913 Edition

Counter-

Coun′ter-

(koun′tẽr-)
.
[See
Counter
,
adv.
]
A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition;
as,
counter
act,
counter
balance,
counter
check
. See
Counter
,
adv.
&
Adj.

Definition 2024

counter-

counter-

See also: counter

English

Prefix

counter-

  1. in opposition to

Derived terms

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman countre-, from Old French contre, ultimately from Latin contra ‎(“against”).

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