counterpart
|coun-ter-part|
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🇺🇸
/ˈkaʊntərˌpɑrt/
🇬🇧
/ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'counterpart' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'countrepartie,' where 'countre-' meant 'against' and 'partie' meant 'part.'
Historical Evolution
'countrepartie' transformed into the modern English word 'counterpart' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a duplicate or copy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a corresponding person or thing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that has a similar function or position in a different context or system.
The CEO met with her counterpart in the rival company.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39