Word: counteroffer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
of
fer
Definition: An offer made in reply to an unacceptable offer.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: offer
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ob-
Language: la
Decoded: ob-
Meaning: towards
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: bear, carry