counter-

/ˌkaʊn.tɚ/

UK: /ˈkaʊn.tə/

kaʊn · tɚ (2 syllables)

English Prefix
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Definition

In opposition to.

Etymology

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

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