countermovement

move·ment

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Definitions of countermovement word

noun countermovement the act, process, or result of moving. 1
noun countermovement a particular manner or style of moving. 1
noun countermovement Usually, movements. actions or activities, as of a person or a body of persons. 1
noun countermovement Military, Naval. a change of position or location of troops or ships. 1
noun countermovement abundance of events or incidents. 1
noun countermovement rapid progress of events. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French; see move, -ment

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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