Word: counterclaims
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
claims
Definition: Plural of counterclaim; a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: claim
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The thing claimed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: clamer
Language: fro
Decoded: clamer
Meaning: to call, name, send for
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.