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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
See all 2 definitions of counterstatement

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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
Full grammatical hierarchy of Counterstatement

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.
According to our data about 59% 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.

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
All 17 Synonyms of counterstatement

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.
All 2 Antonyms of counterstatement

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