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counterstatement

coun·ter·state·ment
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-ter-steyt-muh nt]
    • /ˈkaʊn tərˌsteɪt mənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-ter-steyt-muh nt]
    • /ˈkaʊn tərˌsteɪt mənt/

Definitions of counterstatement word

  • noun counterstatement a statement made to deny or refute another statement. 1
  • noun counterstatement A statement made in opposition to, or denial of, another statement. 1

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Origin of counterstatement

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; counter- + statement

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Parts of speech for Counterstatement

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

counterstatement popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

counterstatement usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for counterstatement

noun counterstatement

  • repartee — a quick, witty reply.
  • rebuttal — an act of rebutting, as in a debate.
  • retort — to sterilize food after it is sealed in a container, by steam or other heating methods.
  • return — to go or come back, as to a former place, position, or state: to return from abroad; to return to public office; to return to work.
  • defense — the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger

Antonyms for counterstatement

noun counterstatement

  • request — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
  • question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.

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