How Do You Spell COUNTERVAIL?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntəvˌe͡ɪl] (IPA)

Countervail is a verb used to describe the act of opposing or balancing something. It is spelled with a "c" and "v" to reflect the sound of the word, which can be transcribed as /ˈkaʊntəveɪl/. The "ou" in "count" is pronounced as a long "ow" sound, while the stress falls on the second syllable, "ter". The "vail" ending is pronounced with a long "ay" sound, making the word easily identifiable when spoken aloud. Remembering the IPA phonetic transcription can help with proper spelling and pronunciation of this word.

COUNTERVAIL Meaning and Definition

1. Countervail is a verb that refers to the act of opposing, offsetting, or neutralizing the effect or impact of someone or something. It implies the action of providing an equal or opposing force, influence, or effect in order to balance or cancel out the original force. Countervailing can be used in a variety of contexts, such as in politics, economics, or personal relationships.

   In politics, countervailing may entail the attempt to counterbalance the power or actions of a particular group or country in order to maintain a balance of power or prevent any one entity from gaining dominance. This can involve creating alliances, imposing sanctions, or implementing policies that aim to counter the influence of a specific actor.

   In economics, countervailing actions may involve imposing tariffs or trade restrictions on imported goods in response to unfair trading practices by another country, in order to protect domestic industries or achieve a more balanced trade relationship.

   On a personal level, countervailing can apply to actions taken to offset or counteract the negative effects of certain behaviors or decisions. For example, someone may engage in healthy habits or activities to countervail the negative impact of a sedentary lifestyle or unhealthy eating habits.

   Overall, countervail denotes the act of opposing or balancing the effects or consequences of someone or something through deliberate action, aiming to restore equilibrium or negate any overwhelming influence.

2. To act against with equal force or power; to equal; to balance.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for COUNTERVAIL

• counterfait
• counterfail
• countrevail
• counterveil
• countereal
• counterveiw
• Countermail
• Countervel
• Countersail
• countervall
• counterveill
• countrvaile
• counteravail
• Counterwiel
• outhervail

Etymology of COUNTERVAIL

The word countervail is derived from the Old French term contrevaloir which combines the elements contre meaning against or opposite, and valoir which means to be worth or to prevail. This Old French term later entered Middle English as countervail with a similar meaning of to counterbalance or to offset.

Similar spelling words for COUNTERVAIL

• counterculture,
• counterclaim,
• counterblow,
• counterbalance,
• counterperson,
• counterpoison,
• counteract,
• countermarch,
• counterpunch,
• countertenor,
• countermine,
• counter flow,
• counterpoised,
• counterattack,
• countryfile,
• counterexample,
• countervalue,
• countermove,
• counterbore,
• countersuit,
• counterblast,
• canterville,
• countermelody,
• counterfoil,
• counter tube,
• counterfeiter,
• countermand,
• counterpoint,
• counterstrike,
• counterweight,
• counterplan,
• counteroffer,
• contrail,
• counterchange,
• connatural,
• counterpoise,
• countersign,
• countersink,
• commuter,
• countercharge,
• counter-drill,
• counterglow,
• counterpose,
• counterfactual,
• countercoup,
• conterminous,
• counterspy,
• counteraction,
• Conteras,
• counteractive,
• counterplot,
• counterfeit,
• counterflow,
• counterpart,
• counterplay,
• counterman,
• counter check,
• countertop,
• counterwoman,
• counterpane,
• countershot,
• Contreras,
• contrite,
• countercheck,
• contraflow,
• counterplea,
• counterstain,
• countervailing,
• counterfire.

Conjugate verb Countervail

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have countervailed

you would have countervailed

he/she/it would have countervailed

we would have countervailed

they would have countervailed

I would have countervail

you would have countervail

he/she/it would have countervail

we would have countervail

they would have countervail

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been countervailing

you would have been countervailing

he/she/it would have been countervailing

we would have been countervailing

they would have been countervailing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would countervail

you would countervail

he/she/it would countervail

we would countervail

they would countervail

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be countervailing

you would be countervailing

he/she/it would be countervailing

we would be countervailing

they would be countervailing

FUTURE

I will countervail

you will countervail

he/she/it will countervail

we will countervail

they will countervail

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be countervailing

you will be countervailing

he/she/it will be countervailing

we will be countervailing

they will be countervailing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have countervailed

you will have countervailed

he/she/it will have countervailed

we will have countervailed

they will have countervailed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been countervailing

you will have been countervailing

he/she/it will have been countervailing

we will have been countervailing

they will have been countervailing

IMPERATIVE

you countervail

we let´s countervail

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to countervail

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was countervailing

you were countervailing

he/she/it was countervailing

we were countervailing

they were countervailing

PAST PARTICIPLE

countervailed

PAST PERFECT

I had countervailed

you had countervailed

he/she/it had countervailed

we had countervailed

they had countervailed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been countervailing

you had been countervailing

he/she/it had been countervailing

we had been countervailing

they had been countervailing

PRESENT

I countervail

you countervail

he/she/it countervails

we countervail

they countervail

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am countervailing

you are countervailing

he/she/it is countervailing

we are countervailing

they are countervailing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

countervailing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have countervailed

you have countervailed

he/she/it has countervailed

we have countervailed

they have countervailed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been countervailing

you have been countervailing

he/she/it has been countervailing

we have been countervailing

they have been countervailing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it countervail

SIMPLE PAST

I countervailed

you countervailed

he/she/it countervailed

we countervailed

they countervailed