counterpart
/ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: counterparts · counterparting · counterparted
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Either of two parts that fit together or otherwise complement one another.
Noun
Examples
Near-synonyms: complement, mate
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A duplicate of a legal document.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To counterbalance.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “counterpart” mean?
Either of two parts that fit together or otherwise complement one another.
Is “counterpart” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.