Word: countersanctions
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
sanc
tions
Definition: Plural of countersanction. A sanction imposed in response to another sanction.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: sanction
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sanctio
Language: la
Decoded: sanctio
PoS: Noun
Meaning: law, decree, sanction
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.