How Do You Spell COUNTERWEIGH?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntəwˌe͡ɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "counterweigh" is a little complicated. The word is spelled with a "c" not a "k" at the beginning. The "ou" in "counter" is pronounced like "ow" in "cow," while the "ei" in "weigh" is pronounced like "ay" in "say." This word is used to describe something that balances or offsets the weight of another object. So, for example, a heavier weight might need a counterweigh to balance it in order for it to work properly.

COUNTERWEIGH Meaning and Definition

1. Counterweigh is a verb used to describe the act of offsetting or balancing the weight or influence of something with an opposing force or action. It entails the act of counterbalancing or counteracting the effects or impact of a particular thing or situation in order to neutralize its effect or maintain equilibrium.

   In a literal sense, counterweigh refers to the act of adding weight or mass to one side of a scale or balance in order to equate or nullify the weight on the other side. This action is performed to ensure that both sides are in equipoise and the scale remains level.

   In a figurative sense, counterweigh pertains to the process of opposing or counteracting the weight or significance of a particular factor, concept, or influence. It involves enacting measures or strategies to minimize or negate the impact or consequences of the aforementioned entity.

   Counterweighing can be observed in various domains, such as diplomacy, politics, economics, and personal relationships. For instance, in political negotiations, concessions or compromises are made by one party to counterweigh or offset the demands or interests of the opposing party. In personal relationships, acts of kindness or understanding may be employed to balance or counterweigh the negative feelings or actions of someone else.

   Overall, counterweigh involves taking affirmative steps or employing techniques to maintain balance, minimize the impact of an opposing force, or restore equilibrium in a given context.

2. To weigh against; to counterbalance.

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

Common Misspellings for COUNTERWEIGH

• counerweight
• counterweight
• xounterweigh
• vounterweigh
• founterweigh
• dounterweigh
• ciunterweigh
• ckunterweigh
• clunterweigh
• cpunterweigh
• c0unterweigh
• c9unterweigh
• coynterweigh
• cohnterweigh
• cojnterweigh
• cointerweigh
• co8nterweigh
• co7nterweigh
• coubterweigh
• coumterweigh

Etymology of COUNTERWEIGH

The word "counterweigh" is a combination of two words: "counter" and "weigh".

The word "counter" comes from the Latin word "contra", meaning "against" or "opposite". It evolved into the Old French word "contre", which was further modified in Middle English to "countre" or "countour". In this context, "counter" refers to something that opposes or is in contrast to another.

The term "weigh" originates from the Old English word "wegan", which means "to carry" or "to move with force". It is related to the Old Norse word "vega" and the Gothic word "wegan", also meaning "to carry" or "to move". Over time, "weigh" came to mean measuring the heaviness of an object using scales or some form of balance.

Conjugate verb Counterweigh

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have counterweighed

you would have counterweighed

he/she/it would have counterweighed

we would have counterweighed

they would have counterweighed

I would have counterweigh

you would have counterweigh

he/she/it would have counterweigh

we would have counterweigh

they would have counterweigh

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been counterweighing

you would have been counterweighing

he/she/it would have been counterweighing

we would have been counterweighing

they would have been counterweighing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would counterweigh

you would counterweigh

he/she/it would counterweigh

we would counterweigh

they would counterweigh

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be counterweighing

you would be counterweighing

he/she/it would be counterweighing

we would be counterweighing

they would be counterweighing

FUTURE

I will counterweigh

you will counterweigh

he/she/it will counterweigh

we will counterweigh

they will counterweigh

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be counterweighing

you will be counterweighing

he/she/it will be counterweighing

we will be counterweighing

they will be counterweighing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have counterweighed

you will have counterweighed

he/she/it will have counterweighed

we will have counterweighed

they will have counterweighed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been counterweighing

you will have been counterweighing

he/she/it will have been counterweighing

we will have been counterweighing

they will have been counterweighing

IMPERATIVE

you counterweigh

we let´s counterweigh

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to counterweigh

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was counterweighing

you were counterweighing

he/she/it was counterweighing

we were counterweighing

they were counterweighing

PAST PARTICIPLE

counterweighed

PAST PERFECT

I had counterweighed

you had counterweighed

he/she/it had counterweighed

we had counterweighed

they had counterweighed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been counterweighing

you had been counterweighing

he/she/it had been counterweighing

we had been counterweighing

they had been counterweighing

PRESENT

I counterweigh

you counterweigh

he/she/it counterweighs

we counterweigh

they counterweigh

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am counterweighing

you are counterweighing

he/she/it is counterweighing

we are counterweighing

they are counterweighing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

counterweighing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have counterweighed

you have counterweighed

he/she/it has counterweighed

we have counterweighed

they have counterweighed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been counterweighing

you have been counterweighing

he/she/it has been counterweighing

we have been counterweighing

they have been counterweighing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it counterweigh

SIMPLE PAST

I counterweighed

you counterweighed

he/she/it counterweighed

we counterweighed

they counterweighed