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counterforce

coun·ter·force
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [koun-ter-fawrs, -fohrs]
    • /ˈkaʊn tərˌfɔrs, -ˌfoʊrs/
    • /ˈkaʊn.tərˌ.fɔːs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-ter-fawrs, -fohrs]
    • /ˈkaʊn tərˌfɔrs, -ˌfoʊrs/

Definitions of counterforce word

  • noun counterforce a force that acts in opposition to another force 3
  • noun counterforce a force, action, etc. that counters or checks another; specif., the use of strategic air and missile nuclear forces to destroy the nuclear striking power of the enemy, esp. as an opening action in hostilities 3
  • noun counterforce a contrary or opposing force, tendency, etc. 1
  • noun counterforce A force that opposes another force. 1
See all 4 definitions of counterforce

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Origin of counterforce

First appearance:

before 1600
One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; counter- + force

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Parts of speech for Counterforce

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Counterforce

counterforce popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

counterforce usage trend in Literature

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