Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

counterspell

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.16 in modern English

Syllables
coun-ter-spell
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A magic spell that deflects or reverses the effects of some other spell.

verb

To cast a counterspell against.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From counter- + spell.

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Questions

What does counterspell mean?
A magic spell that deflects or reverses the effects of some other spell.
Where does counterspell come from?
From counter- + spell.

How to pronounce counterspell

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