Word: countercyclical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cou
nter
cy
cli
cal
Definition: Dampening the cyclical fluctuations due to the business cycle in an economy.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: cyclic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύκλος
Language: el
Decoded: kuklos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: period, cycle
Affix: -ικός
Language: el
Decoded: -ikos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forms an adjective or a noun from a placename.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.