Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

counterprinciple

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: coun-ter-prin-ci-ple
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A principle in opposition to another principle.

Example Sentences

"For only this deeper context can offer guidance about the relative reach and the distinctive content of the opposing principles and counterprinciples."

Etymology

From counter- + principle.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: counter

Inflected Forms

counterprinciples (plural)

Questions

What does counterprinciple mean?: A principle in opposition to another principle.
Where does counterprinciple come from?: From counter- + principle.

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