Word: counterfactual
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
fac
tu
al
Definition: A conditional statement in which the conditional clause is false, as "If I had arrived on time . . .".
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: fact
Language: en
PoS: Interjection
Meaning: Used before making a statement to introduce it as a trustworthy one.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: factum
Language: la
Decoded: factum
Meaning: a deed, act, exploit; in Medieval Latin also state, condition, circumstance
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.