counterassertion

noun

An assertion to the contrary.

“Near-synonym: gainsaying”

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counterclaimgainsaying
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Meanings

nouncounterassertion (plural counterassertions)

plural counterassertions

  1. An assertion to the contrary.

    Near-synonym: gainsaying

    Synonyms: counterclaim, gainsaying

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn assertion to the contrary.

Similar
counterclaimgainsaying
Also see
counterclaimrefutation

Origin

From counter- + assertion.

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Cite this entry
APA

counterassertion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/counterassertion

MLA

“counterassertion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/counterassertion. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “counterassertion,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/counterassertion.

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