Associations to the word «Counterpart»

Wiktionary

COUNTERPART, noun. Either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.
COUNTERPART, noun. (legal) A duplicate of a legal document.
COUNTERPART, noun. One which resembles another
COUNTERPART, noun. One which has corresponding functions or characteristics.

Dictionary definition

COUNTERPART, noun. A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another.
COUNTERPART, noun. A duplicate copy.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley