Word: counterbalance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
bal
ance
Definition: A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
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: Noun
Meaning: The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bi-
Language: la
Decoded: bi-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: having two parts
Affix: lanx
Language: la
Decoded: lanx
PoS: Noun
Meaning: scalepan