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- [koun-ter-fawrs, -fohrs]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌfɔrs, -ˌfoʊrs/
- /ˈkaʊn.tərˌ.fɔːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koun-ter-fawrs, -fohrs]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌfɔrs, -ˌfoʊrs/
Definitions of counterforce word
- noun counterforce a force that acts in opposition to another force 3
- noun counterforce a force, action, etc. that counters or checks another; specif., the use of strategic air and missile nuclear forces to destroy the nuclear striking power of the enemy, esp. as an opening action in hostilities 3
- noun counterforce a contrary or opposing force, tendency, etc. 1
- noun counterforce A force that opposes another force. 1
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Origin of counterforce
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; counter- + force
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Parts of speech for Counterforce
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
counterforce popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
counterforce usage trend in Literature
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