Word: countdown
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: count
down
Definition: A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
Morphemes:
Affix: count
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A countdown; counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: conter
Language: fro
Decoded: conter
Meaning: add up; tell a story
Affix: down
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: Specifically, to cause (something in the air) to fall to the ground; to bring down (with a missile etc.).