Word: counterinvasion
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
in
va
sion
Definition: A military invasion in response to another invasion.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: invade
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To enter by force in order to conquer.
Affix: -sion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Variant of -tion, most common in words inherited directly from Latin with an accusative singular ending in -sionem.