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- [koun-ter-turn]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌtɜrn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koun-ter-turn]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌtɜrn/
Definitions of counterturn word
- noun counterturn a turn in an opposing or contrary direction. 1
- noun counterturn an unexpected twist or turn of events in the plot of a story, play, or the like. 1
- noun counterturn A turn in the other direction; one of the turns of a zigzag. 0
- noun counterturn The critical moment in a drama, when, contrary to expectation, the action is embroiled in new difficulties. 0
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Origin of counterturn
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; counter- + turn
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Parts of speech for Counterturn
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
counterturn popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% 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.
counterturn usage trend in Literature
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