Word: counterpressuring
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: coun
ter
pre
ssur
ing
Definition: Present participle of counterpressure. Pressure applied in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: pressure
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A contrasting force or impulse of any kind
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pressūra
Language: la
Decoded: pressura
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a pressing, pressure
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.