counterparts

Meanings

• noun

  The individuals or entities that have a reciprocal relationship or are equivalent to one another.

  - "In business deals, the buyer and seller are counterparts."
  - "The two nations, despite their differences, are counterparts in their political systems."

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Synonyms

equivalent , homolog , opposite number , pendant

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Variants

List of all variants of counterparts that leads to same result
counterpart , counterparts

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Etymology

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From Old French 'contrepart' meaning 'opposite part' or 'counterpart'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'counterpart' was first used in English law to refer to a person or entity with whom another person or entity has a reciprocal relationship.

2. In mathematics, the term 'counterpart' is used to describe the negative of a quantity or the conjugate of a complex number.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposites: Counterparts are often considered opposites, having contrasting meanings or characteristics.

2. equivalents: Counterparts can also refer to individuals or entities that are equivalent in some way.

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Culture

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Counterparts have been used extensively in literature and art to depict relationships, comparisons, and contrasts.

How to Memorize "counterparts"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two mirrors facing each other, reflecting each other's image. This is a visual representation of counterparts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'counterparts' with the idea of reciprocal relationships or equivalent entities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C PART' to remember the meaning: 'Counterparts' are 'C'omparable, 'P'artners, 'A'lternatives, 'R'elated, and 'T'win.

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