Word: counterbalance
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: coun
ter
bal
ance
Definition: To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: balance
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To weigh in a balance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bi-
Language: la
Decoded: bi-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: having two parts
Affix: lanx
Language: la
Decoded: lanx
PoS: Noun
Meaning: scalepan