| a combining form of counter 3 , used with the meanings “against,” “contrary,” “opposite,” “in opposition or response to” (countermand); “complementary,” “in reciprocation,” “corresponding,” “parallel” (counterfoil; counterbalance); “substitute,” “duplicate” (counterfeit). |
| counter- pref.
[Middle English countre-, from Old French contre-, from Latin contrā; see kom in Indo-European roots.] |
counter- pref.
Contrary; opposite; opposing: countertransport.
Corresponding; complementary: counterincision.
