Word: counterinstance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
in
stance
Definition: An instance (example) which shows the opposite of a given theory to be true, thus disproving it.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: instance
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A case offered as an exemplification or a precedent; an illustrative example.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: instantia
Language: la
Decoded: instantia
Meaning: a being near, presence, also perseverance, earnestness, importunity, urgency