Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

contraflow

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.39 in modern English

Syllables: con-traflow
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Flow in the opposite direction to normal.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An abnormal state of a road or motorway where the traffic temporarily travels in the opposite direction to normal, usually as a result of repair work or an accident.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Example: Contra-flow cycling is most often applied on basic cycle network links in low-speed local access roads, both within and outside the built-up area (European English)"
"Example: Contra-flow cycling is a regulatory measure. In streets and roads with a one-way traffic restriction, cyclists are exempt from the one-way restriction and are allowed to drive against the flow of motorized traffic. (European English)"

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Proto-Indo-European *-teros Proto-Italic *-teros Proto-Italic *komterosder. Proto-Italic *komterād Latin contrābor. English contra- English flow English contraflow From contra- + flow.

Usage

Inflected Forms

contraflows (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

contraflowing

Synonyms

counterflow

Questions

What does contraflow mean?: Flow in the opposite direction to normal.
Where does contraflow come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Proto-Indo-European *-teros Proto-Italic *-teros Proto-Italic *komterosder. Proto-Italic *komterād Latin contrābor. English contra- English flow English contraflow From contra- + flow.

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