Word: counterpose
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: coun
ter
pose
Definition: To act as a counterweight; to counterbalance.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: pose
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pausa
Language: la
Decoded: pausa
Meaning: pause