How Do You Spell COUNTERVAILS?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntəvˌe͡ɪlz] (IPA)

Countervails, pronounced koun-tuh r-veylz, is a verb that means to offset, counterbalance or compensate for something. The word is spelled with a silent "e" at the end, which indicates that the letter "a" takes a long pronunciation. The first syllable is stressed, indicated by the accent mark on the "ou" in phonetic transcription. The "vail" in the word is pronounced like "veyl", and the last "s" at the end is pronounced "z", reflecting the voiced "l" sound in the spelling.

COUNTERVAILS Meaning and Definition

1. Countervails is a verb that means to offset, neutralize, or counterbalance the effect or impact of something. It involves taking action to counteract or offset the negative consequences or effects of a particular event or behavior. When something countervails, it is effectively working against or canceling out the influence or power of another factor.

   Countervailing is often used in situations where one force or action is causing harm or imbalance, and another force or action is needed to restore equilibrium or prevent further harm. It implies the idea of opposing or resisting something that is undesirable or detrimental.

   For example, in economics, countervailing measures can refer to government policies or actions that are implemented to mitigate or counterbalance the negative effects of unfair trade practices, such as subsidies or trade barriers imposed by another country.

   The concept of countervailing can also be applied to personal or interpersonal situations. In relationships, for instance, one person's negative behavior or attitude may be countervailed by the efforts of the other person to maintain a healthy and positive dynamic.

   Overall, countervails encompasses the action of opposing or balancing out something to achieve a more favorable outcome or prevent harm or imbalance.

Common Misspellings for COUNTERVAILS

• countrvaile
• counterviles
• Counterwiel

Etymology of COUNTERVAILS

The word "countervails" has its etymology rooted in Middle English and Old French. It comes from two components:

1. "Counter": This word is derived from the Old French word "countre", meaning "against" or "opposite".

2. "Vail": This term comes from the Old French word "valoir", which means "to be worth" or "to have value".

When combined, "countervail" essentially means "to oppose or offset something with equal or greater force or value". The addition of the plural ending "-s" indicates the plural form of the verb, indicating multiple instances of countervailing.

Similar spelling words for COUNTERVAILS

• counteract,
• countercoup,
• countersuit,
• counteractive,
• countertop,
• connatural,
• counterpoint,
• countermeasure,
• countersink,
• counterstrike,
• counter tube,
• counterplea,
• counterpoison,
• counterplay,
• countermand,
• counterplot,
• counterfeit,
• counterpoise,
• counterfire,
• counteroffer,
• counteractively,
• countervailing,
• countervail,
• counterperson,
• counterspy,
• countersign,
• counterman,
• counterglow,
• countermove,
• counterproposal,
• Contreras,
• countersink bit,
• counterpoised,
• counterblow,
• countertenor,
• conterminous,
• counterplan,
• counterpart,
• counterwoman,
• countermarch,
• counter-drill,
• counterclaim,
• counterfactual,
• counterstain,
• countershot,
• counterpunch,
• counterbore,
• counterfoil,
• counterblast,
• counterpose,
• countermine,
• countercheck,
• counterpane,
• counterfeiter.

Conjugate verb Countervails

CONDITIONAL

I would countervail

we would countervail

you would countervail

he/she/it would countervail

they would countervail

FUTURE

I will countervail

we will countervail

you will countervail

he/she/it will countervail

they will countervail

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have countervailed

we will have countervailed

you will have countervailed

he/she/it will have countervailed

they will have countervailed

PAST

I countervailed

we countervailed

you countervailed

he/she/it countervailed

they countervailed

PAST PERFECT

I had countervailed

we had countervailed

you had countervailed

he/she/it had countervailed

they had countervailed

PRESENT

I countervail

we countervail

you countervail

he/she/it countervails

they countervail

PRESENT PERFECT

I have countervailed

we have countervailed

you have countervailed

he/she/it has countervailed

they have countervailed

I am countervailing

we are countervailing

you are countervailing

he/she/it is countervailing

they are countervailing

I was countervailing

we were countervailing

you were countervailing

he/she/it was countervailing

they were countervailing

I will be countervailing

we will be countervailing

you will be countervailing

he/she/it will be countervailing

they will be countervailing

I have been countervailing

we have been countervailing

you have been countervailing

he/she/it has been countervailing

they have been countervailing

I had been countervailing

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they had been countervailing

I will have been countervailing

we will have been countervailing

you will have been countervailing

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they will have been countervailing

I would have countervailed

we would have countervailed

you would have countervailed

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they would have countervailed

I would be countervailing

we would be countervailing

you would be countervailing

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I would have been countervailing

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