Word: counterassault
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
as
sault
Definition: An assault made in return for another; a counterattack.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: assault
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To attack, physically or figuratively; to assail.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad
Language: la
Decoded: ad
Meaning: towards
Affix: saliō
Language: la
Decoded: salio
Meaning: to jump