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

Every once in a while, you let a word or phrase out and you want to catch it and bring it back. You can't do that. It's gone, gone forever.
Dan Quayle