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counter-influence

count·er-in·flu·ence
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-ter in-floo-uh ns]
    • /ˈkaʊn tər ˈɪn flu əns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-ter in-floo-uh ns]
    • /ˈkaʊn tər ˈɪn flu əns/

Definitions of counter-influence word

  • noun counter-influence the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract. 1
  • noun counter-influence the action or process of producing effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others: Her mother's influence made her stay. 1
  • noun counter-influence a person or thing that exerts influence: He is an influence for the good. 1
  • noun counter-influence Astrology. the radiation of an ethereal fluid from the stars, regarded as affecting human actions and destinies. the exercise of occult power by the stars, or such power as exercised. 1
  • noun counter-influence the exercise of similar power by human beings. 1
  • noun counter-influence Obsolete. influx. 1

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Origin of counter-influence

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Medieval Latin influentia stellar emanation, equivalent to Latin influent- (see influent) + -ia -y3; see -ence

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Parts of speech for Counter-influence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

counter-influence popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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