Word: countergambit
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
gam
bit
Definition: A gambit offered by the black (non-starting) player.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: gambit
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An opening in chess, in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.