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counterassertion

counterassertion noun: an assertion to the contrary.

Noun

counterassertion (plural counterassertions)

  1. An assertion to the contrary.
    • Near-synonym: gainsaying

Synonyms of counterassertion

Forms of counterassertion

pluralcounterassertions

Origin of counterassertion

From counter- + assertion.

Questions about counterassertion

What does counterassertion mean?
Counterassertion means an assertion to the contrary.
What part of speech is counterassertion?
Counterassertion is a noun.
What is the plural of counterassertion?
The plural of counterassertion is counterassertions.

Words near counterassertion in the dictionary

  1. counterassault
  2. counterassaults
  3. counterassert
  4. counterasserted
  5. counterasserting
  6. counterassertion
  7. counterassertions
  8. counterasserts
  9. counterassurance
  10. counterassurances
  11. counterattack

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