Word: counterappeal
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
a
ppeal
Definition: An appeal lodged in response to an earlier appeal.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: appeal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad-
Language: la
Decoded: ad-
Meaning: prefix meaning ‘to; towards’
Affix: pellō
Language: la
Decoded: pello
Meaning: to drive, impel, push; to hurl, propel; to banish, expel; to eject, thrust out