Word: counterturn
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
turn
Definition: A turn in the other direction; one of the turns of a zigzag.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: turn
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A change of direction or orientation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: turnus
Language: la
Decoded: turnus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Papilio glaucus, the eastern tiger swallowtail, a butterfly of eastern North America.