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counterproposition

[ koun-ter-prop-uh-zish-uh n ]

/ ˈkaʊn tərˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən /

noun

a proposition made in place of or in opposition to a preceding one.

Nearby words

counterproductive, counterprogram, counterproof, counterpropaganda, counterproposal, counterproposition, counterpunch, counterpurchase, counterreformation, counterreply, counterrevolution

Origin of counterproposition

First recorded in 1860–65; counter- + proposition

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