Word: counterpressure
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
pres
sure
Definition: Pressure applied in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: pressure
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pressūra
Language: la
Decoded: pressura
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a pressing, pressure