Word: countertendency
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
tend
en
cy
Definition: A contrary or opposing tendency
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: tendency
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tendere
Language: la
Decoded: tendere
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To aim, strive, be directed or inclined, to tend in any direction.