counter-force (**카운**터 **포**스) — a force that acts in opposition to another force
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a force that acts in opposition to another force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaʊntər fɔːrs/
Korean meaning: 다른 힘에 반대로 작용하는 힘, 대항력
Korean pronunciation: **카운**터 **포**스
Example Sentences
- When my mom uses her nagging force, I deploy my counter-force of pretending to sleep.
- The government established a counter-force to combat terrorism.
- In physics, every action has a counter-force reaction.
counter-force
NOUN//ˈkaʊntər fɔːrs//
a force that acts in opposition to another force
a force that acts in opposition to another force
The water horse at the border source becomes nature's counter-force!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'contre'(반대)와 라틴어 'fortia'(힘)가 만나 탄생한 단어. 마치 두 힘이 서로 마주보고 힘겨루기를 하는 모습에서 유래되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“When my mom uses her nagging force, I deploy my counter-force of pretending to sleep.”
“The government established a counter-force to combat terrorism.”
“In physics, every action has a counter-force reaction.”
“My diet plan needs a serious counter-force against pizza temptation.”
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