counterposev.
/kaʊntəˈpəʊz/ rare.
1. transitive. = contrapose v.
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the world > relative properties > relationship > contrariety or contrast > be contrary to [verb (transitive)] > set in opposition
to set off1598
to show offa1616
contrapose1617
counterpose1657
counterpoint1940
the mind > attention and judgement > discovery > comparison > contrast > [verb (transitive)]
oppone1574
oppose1579
contrapose1617
confront1649
counterpose1657
contrast1799
1657 J. Sergeant Schism Dispach't 64 To points which they accounted fundamental, I counterpos'd..such as they esteemed not-fundamental.
1665 J. Sergeant Sure-footing in Christianity 62 When two Causes are counterpos'd.
1871 J. Earle Philol. Eng. Tongue x. 483 Sentences..in which the infinitive-regnant with to stands counterposed with our flexional infinitive.
2. Blending counterpoise n. and contrapose v. in form and sense.
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the world > relative properties > relationship > equality or equivalence > make equal [verb (transitive)] > balance against or counterbalance
gaina1375
counterpoise1393
peisea1400
weigh1583
set1589
poise1600
to weigh against, again1600
affront1609
balance1624
cancel1633
counterbalance1636
counterpose1636
compensate1656
equilibriatea1657
outset1656
equiponderate1661
equipoise1664
equibalance1665
offset1673
countersway1710
to set off1749
counterweigh1825
equilibrate1829
to set against ——1832
equilibrize1833
1636 R. Hartwell Blundeville's Exercises (ed. 7) vii. xxvi. f. 688 The North part of the Needle..would alwaies decline downward if it be not otherwise counterposed [1594 counterpoised] or letted.
1637 R. Baillie Let. 27 Feb. (1841) I. 35 To counterpose this policy, the other party, resolved to draw up a formall complaint.
Derivatives
ˈcounter-ˈposed adj. Heraldry ‘Placed opposite to each other’ (Robson).
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1830 T. Robson Brit. Herald Counter-posed.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1893; most recently modified version published online September 2018).
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