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counterpointan argument, idea, or theme used to provide contrast to a prevailing view or another argument

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an argument, idea, or theme used to provide contrast to a prevailing view or another argument

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/

Korean meaning: 주요 견해나 논증과 대조되는 논증, 생각, 주제

Korean pronunciation: **카운**터포인트

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's lavish lifestyle served as a perfect counterpoint to his speeches about company cost-cutting.
  • Her calm demeanor provided an effective counterpoint to the chaos around her.
  • The student's creative interpretation was an interesting counterpoint to the traditional analysis.

counterpoint

NOUN

//ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt//

an argument, idea, or theme used to provide contrast to a prevailing view or another argument

counterpoint concept
💡 Concept

a confident woman gestures emphatically while speaking from the left podium, advocating her position with raised hands and determined expression. A thoughtful man at the right podium leans forward with a contrasting gesture, preparing to present his opposing viewpoint. The woman finishes her passionate speech as audience members nod and react to her arguments. The man steps forward with documents in hand, ready to challenge her points with completely different evidence. Audience members turn their heads between both speakers, some looking conflicted about which argument to support. an argument being used to provide contrast to a prevailing view presented by another speaker

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcounter--
Rootpoint

Origin

From Medieval Latin 'contrapunctus' meaning 'point against point,' originally a musical term from the 14th century describing notes placed against each other in harmony.

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🎵Rhyme

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checkpoint
viewpoint
pinpoint
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The CEO's lavish lifestyle served as a perfect counterpoint to his speeches about company cost-cutting.

Her calm demeanor provided an effective counterpoint to the chaos around her.

The student's creative interpretation was an interesting counterpoint to the traditional analysis.

😄 Fun example

My cat's laziness is the perfect counterpoint to my dog's hyperactive energy.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

contrastantithesisfoilcomplementbalance

Antonyms

harmonyagreementsimilarity

Related

juxtapositionoppositiondichotomydialecticpolyphony