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Counterpart

Counterpart Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Counterpart? [n] a duplicate copy [n] a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another Synonyms \| Synonyms for Counterpart: opposite number \| similitude \| twin \| vis-a-vis Related Terms \| Find terms related to Counterpart: ally \| alter ego \| analogon \| analogue \| associate \| brother \| clone \| close copy \| close match \| coequal \| cognate \| companion \| compeer \| complement \| congenator \| congener \| coordinate \| correlate \| correlative \| correspondent \| ditto \| double \| dupe \| duplicate \| duplication \| each other \| equal \| equipollent \| equivalent \| facsimile \| fellow \| image \| kindred spirit \| like \| likeness \| match \| mate \| model \| near duplicate \| obverse \| one another \| opposite number \| parallel \| peer \| pendant \| picture \| quadruplicate \| reciprocal \| reciprocatist \| reciprocator \| repetition \| replica \| replication \| representation \| reproduction \| rival \| second self \| similitude \| simulacrum \| sister \| soul mate \| such \| suchlike \| tally \| the like of \| the likes of \| triplicate \| twin \| vis-a-vis See Also \| complement \| duplicate \| duplication \| equivalent \| match Counterpart In Webster's Dictionary \Coun"ter*part`\ (koun"t?r-p?rt`), n. 1. A part corresponding to another part; anything which answers, or corresponds, to another; a copy; a duplicate; a facsimile. In same things the laws of Normandy agreed with the laws of England, so that they seem to be, as it were, copies or counterparts one of another. --Sir M. Hale. 2. (Law) One of two corresponding copies of an instrument; a duplicate. 3. A person who closely resembles another. 4. A thing may be applied to another thing so as to fit perfectly, as a seal to its impression; hence, a thing which is adapted to another thing, or which supplements it; that which serves to complete or complement anything; hence, a person or thing having qualities lacking in another; an opposite. O counterpart Of our soft sex, well are you made our lords. --Dryden.

Counterpart Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Counterpart?

[n] a duplicate copy
[n] a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another

Synonyms | Synonyms for Counterpart: opposite number | similitude | twin | vis-a-vis

Counterpart In Webster's Dictionary

\Coun"ter*part`\ (koun"t?r-p?rt`), n.
1. A part corresponding to another part; anything which
   answers, or corresponds, to another; a copy; a duplicate;
   a facsimile.

         In same things the laws of Normandy agreed with the
         laws of England, so that they seem to be, as it
         were, copies or counterparts one of another. --Sir
                                               M. Hale.

2. (Law) One of two corresponding copies of an instrument; a
   duplicate.

3. A person who closely resembles another.

4. A thing may be applied to another thing so as to fit
   perfectly, as a seal to its impression; hence, a thing
   which is adapted to another thing, or which supplements
   it; that which serves to complete or complement anything;
   hence, a person or thing having qualities lacking in
   another; an opposite.

         O counterpart Of our soft sex, well are you made our
         lords.                                --Dryden.

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