Word: counterarguing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: coun
ter
ar
gu
ing
Definition: Present participle of counterargue. Argue against, especially by opposition to and negation of opposing arguments (rather than the bolstering of one’s own position).
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: argue
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To debate, disagree or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: arguere
Language: la
Decoded: arguere
Meaning: to declare, show, prove, make clear, reprove, accuse
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.