counter part

[koun-ter-pahrt]

coun·ter·part

[koun-ter-pahrt]
noun
1.
a person or thing closely resembling another, especially in function: Our president is the counterpart of your prime minister.
2.
a copy; duplicate.
3.
Law. a duplicate or copy of an indenture.
4.
one of two parts that fit, complete, or complement one another.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English; see counter-, part
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Counter part is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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