counterpose

English

/ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈpəʊz/

verb

Definitions

To act as a counterweight; to counterbalance.

Etymology

Prefix from English pose (interrogate, perplex, puzzle).

Origin

English

pose

Gloss

interrogate, perplex, puzzle

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

malpose English
multipose English
posable English
pose English
poseable English
poselet English
poser English
posest English
poseth English
posey English
puzzle English
superpose English
pose Middle English