Word: counterimpulses
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
im
pul
ses
Definition: Plural of counterimpulse. An impulse that runs counter to another impulse.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: impulse
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: impulsus
Language: la
Decoded: impulsus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: shock, impact, impulse
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.