Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

counterpiece

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: coun-ter-piece
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A piece or component that serves to counterbalance another.

Example Sentences

"The remedy was to place a counterpiece of brass or copper wire upon the needle, the adjustment being made here."

Etymology

From counter- + piece.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: counter

Inflected Forms

counterpieces (plural)

Questions

What does counterpiece mean?: A piece or component that serves to counterbalance another.
Where does counterpiece come from?: From counter- + piece.

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