Counteraction

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Pronunciation: /ˌkaʊn.təˈræk.ʃən/

Definitions of counteraction

noun a noun referring to an action taken in response to another action, often to oppose or neutralize it

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor prescribed a counteraction for the patient's fever.

A2 The security guard took quick counteraction to stop the thief.

B1 The government implemented a counteraction to combat the rise in crime rates.

B2 The company's new policy was a counteraction to address employee dissatisfaction.

C1 The counteraction taken by the organization had a significant impact on reducing pollution levels.

C2 The diplomat's skillful counteraction prevented a potential conflict between the two countries.

Examples of counteraction in a Sentence

formal The government implemented a new policy in order to create a counteraction against the rising inflation rates.

informal She decided to start exercising as a counteraction to her unhealthy eating habits.

slang I'm gonna hit the gym as a counteraction to all the junk food I've been eating.

figurative His calm demeanor was a powerful counteraction to the chaos unfolding around him.

Grammatical Forms of counteraction

past tense

counteracted

plural

counteractions

comparative

more counteractive

superlative

most counteractive

present tense

counteracts

future tense

will counteract

perfect tense

have counteracted

continuous tense

is counteracting

singular

counteraction

positive degree

counteraction

infinitive

to counteract

gerund

counteracting

participle

counteracting

Origin and Evolution of counteraction

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'counteraction' originated from the Latin word 'contra-' meaning against, and 'actio' meaning action.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'counteraction' has retained its original meaning of acting against or opposing something, but it has also come to be used more broadly in various contexts such as in psychology, physics, and politics.