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counterplan

[ koun-ter-plan ]
/ ˈkaʊn tərˌplæn /

noun

an opposing plan.
an alternative or substitute plan.

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Origin of counterplan

First recorded in 1780–90; counter- + plan

Words nearby counterplan

counterparty, counterparty risk, counterperson, counterphobic, counterpin, counterplan, counterplea, counterplot, counterpoint, counterpoise, counterpoise bridge
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