Word: counterterm
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
term
Definition: A term added to an equation or formula that exactly cancels the contribution of another term which diverges.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: term
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any value (variable or constant) or expression separated from another term by a space or an appropriate character, in an overall expression or table.