Word: counterquestion
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
ques
tion
Definition: A question that serves as a reply to, or distraction from, another.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: question
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: quaestiōnem
Language: la
Decoded: quaestionem
PoS: Noun
Meaning: inquiry, investigation, questioning, question