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counterpoˈsition [n. of action f. as prec.; see also counter- 6, 9.] †1. Opposition, contraposition. Obs.
1594Carew Huarte's Exam. Wits (1616) 117 The much cold of the countrey calleth backe the naturall heat inward by counterposition. 2. The opposite or contrary position. [counter- 9.]
1861F. Hall in Jrnl. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 4 To substantiate the counter-position to that which I take. |