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counter- definition

counter- (ko̵unt′ər)

  1. opposite, contrary to counterclockwise
  2. in retaliation or return counterplot
  3. complementary counterpart

Etymology: ME countre- < OFr contre- < L contra-, contra-

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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