COUNTERPOINTS
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Counterpoints.
Counterpoints - as a noun
A musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
Counterpoints - as a verb
To show differences when compared; be different
Example: "The students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrast10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
differ13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Write in counterpoint
Example: "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"
Example Sentences
"In the debate, both candidates presented strong counterpoints to each other's arguments."
"The article examines various counterpoints to the theory of evolution."
"The author's book provides compelling counterpoints to prevailing economic theories."
"She made several counterpoints to the speaker's claims during the conference."
"The lawyer skillfully presented counterpoints to the prosecution's witnesses."
Word Game Points
Is COUNTERPOINTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, counterpoints is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COUNTERPOINTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is COUNTERPOINTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, counterpoints is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOUNTERPOINTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is COUNTERPOINTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, counterpoints is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOUNTERPOINTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
