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countervail

Countervail (verb) means to have the same value or number as.

verb
1
To have the same value or number as.
2
To counter, counteract, counterbalance, neutralize, or negate.
3
To compensate for.
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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman countrevaloir (Old French contrevaloir), from Latin contrā valēre (“to be strong against”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of countervail?

"countervail" (verb) means to have the same value or number as.

What are the different meanings of countervail?

"countervail" has 3 main meanings: 1. To have the same value or number as; 2. To counter, counteract, counterbalance, neutralize, or negate; 3. To compensate for.

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