counteracting
|coun-ter-act-ing|
B2
/ˌkaʊntərˈæktɪŋ/
(counteract)
neutralize effect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'counteract' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'contra-' meaning 'against' and 'act' meaning 'to do'.
Historical Evolution
'counteract' changed from the Latin word 'contrāagere' and eventually became the modern English word 'counteract'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to act against something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'counteract'.
The medicine is counteracting the effects of the poison.
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