Word: counterbalance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
bal
ance
Definition: A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: balance
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bi-
Language: la
Decoded: bi-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: having two parts
Affix: lanx
Language: la
Decoded: lanx
PoS: Noun
Meaning: scalepan