Word: countermeasure
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
meas
ure
Definition: Any of the devices and techniques used to impair the operational effectiveness of an enemy.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: measure
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A course of action.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mēnsūra
Language: la
Decoded: mensura
Meaning: a measuring, rule, something to measure by