Word: countershading
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
shad
ing
Definition: A pattern of animal colouration, existing as a form of camouflage, characterised by darker pigmentation of the upper side and lighter of the underside.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: shade
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having a specified quality, characteristic, or nature; of the kind of