Word: counterfactual
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
fac
tu
al
Definition: A claim, hypothesis, or other belief that is contrary to the facts.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: fact
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something actual as opposed to invented.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: factum
Language: la
Decoded: factum
Meaning: a deed, act, exploit; in Medieval Latin also state, condition, circumstance
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.