Word: countersign
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
sign
Definition: A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: sign
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: signum
Language: la
Decoded: signum
Meaning: a mark, sign