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counterchange

[ koun-ter-cheynj ]
/ ˌkaʊn tərˈtʃeɪndʒ /

verb (used with object), coun·ter·changed, coun·ter·chang·ing.

to cause to change places, qualities, etc.; interchange.
to diversify; checker.

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Origin of counterchange

First recorded in 1885–90; counter- + change

Words nearby counterchange

counterblast, counterblow, counterbore, counter-boulle, counterbrace, counterchange, countercharge, countercheck, counterclaim, counterclockwise, counterconditioning
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British Dictionary definitions for counterchange

counterchange
/ (ˌkaʊntəˈtʃeɪndʒ) /

verb (tr)

to change parts, qualities, etc
poetic to chequer, as with contrasting colours
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