Word: countercurrent
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
cur
rent
Definition: A current that flows against the prevailing one.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: current
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: the part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially Short for ocean nonocap=a.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: currere
Language: la
Decoded: currere
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I move, travel, proceed