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counterproposition

/kˈaʊntɚpɹˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/ noun

A proposal made as an alternative to another, earlier proposition.

Word Origin Built from Latin contra 'against' and proponere 'to put forward' — so a counterproposition is literally 'a placing against' someone else's proposal. The root ponere is a powerhouse: it gives us propose, oppose, suppose, and even posture. The breakdown counter+pro+posit+ion shows the layers: counter- (against), pro- (forward), posit (placed), -ion (the act).

noun A proposal made as an alternative to another, earlier proposition. countable

After rejecting the initial offer, they made a counterproposition with modified terms.

(名词) 反提议；对案；替代建议

在拒绝最初报价后，他们提出了修改条款的反建议。

(sustantivo) contraproposición [Propuesta hecha como alternativa a otra proposición anterior.]

Tras rechazar la oferta inicial, hicieron una contrapropuesta con términos modificados.

(nom) contre-proposition; proposition alternative [Proposition présentée comme alternative à une proposition antérieure.]

Après avoir rejeté l'offre initiale, ils ont fait une contre-proposition avec des conditions modifiées.

(Substantiv) Gegenvorschlag [ein Vorschlag, der als Alternative zu einem früheren Antrag oder einer früheren Forderung gemacht wird]

Nach der Ablehnung des ersten Angebots legten sie ein **counterproposition** mit geänderten Bedingungen vor.

(名詞) 先に出された提案や命題の代わりとして出される、新しい提案。

最初の提案を拒否した後、彼らは条件を変更した対案を提示した。

(substantivo) contraproposta; contra-proposição [Uma proposta feita como alternativa a outra proposição anterior.]

Após rejeitar a oferta inicial, eles fizeram uma contraposição com termos modificados.

Synonyms: counterproposal alternative offer suggestion proposition Antonyms: original proposition acceptance agreement
Word parts: counter + pro + posit + ion

Related words

pose position positive posture

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