Word: counterpleas
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
pleas
Definition: Plural of counterplea; a plaintiff's reply to a defendant's plea
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: plea
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The defendant’s answer to the plaintiff’s declaration and demand.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: placitum
Language: ML.
Decoded: placitum
Meaning: a decree, sentence, suit, plea, etc., der
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.