Word: counterpetition
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
pe
ti
tion
Definition: An opposing petition set up in response to another petition.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: petition
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: petitio
Language: la
Decoded: petitio
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a request, petition, beseeching