Word: counterclaim
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
claim
Definition: a suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: claim
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A legal demand for compensation or damages.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: clamer
Language: fro
Decoded: clamer
Meaning: to call, name, send for