counteraction
|coun/ter/ac/tion|
B2
/ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən/
opposing action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'counteraction' originates from the Latin word 'contra,' meaning 'against,' and 'actio,' meaning 'action.'
Historical Evolution
'contra' and 'actio' combined in Medieval Latin to form 'contrāctiō,' which evolved into the modern English word 'counteraction.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an action against another,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an action taken to counteract or negate another action.
The government took counteractions to mitigate the effects of the economic downturn.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 22:22