Word: counterexample
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
ex
am
ple
Definition: An exception to a proposed general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of a universally quantified statement.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: example
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something that serves to illustrate or explain a rule.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ex
Language: la
Decoded: ex
Meaning: out
Affix: emō
Language: la
Decoded: emo
Meaning: buy; acquire