Counteracted: meaning, definitions and examples
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counteracted
[ ˈkaʊntərˌæktɪd ]
action against
Counteracted refers to the act of negating or offsetting something, often in a circumstance where there is a negative influence or action. It implies that a person or an entity is taking measures to reduce, diminish, or neutralize the impact of a specific effect. In many cases, counteracting involves implementing strategies or taking actions to restore balance or ensure a more favorable outcome. This term is commonly used in various fields, including science, medicine, and everyday situations where measures are taken to combat unwanted effects.
Synonyms
mitigated, neutralized, offset, reduced, suppressed.
Examples of usage
- The medication counteracted the side effects of the treatment.
- He tried to counteract his fatigue with coffee.
- Efforts to counteract pollution have increased in recent years.
Translations
Translations of the word "counteracted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contrabalançou
🇮🇳 प्रतिरोध किया
🇩🇪 gegenwirken
🇮🇩 melawan
🇺🇦 протидіяли
🇵🇱 przeciwdziałał
🇯🇵 対抗した
🇫🇷 contrebalancé
🇪🇸 contrarrestó
🇹🇷 karşı koymak
🇰🇷 저지했다
🇸🇦 تصدى
🇨🇿 protiúčinný
🇸🇰 protičinný
🇨🇳 抵消
🇸🇮 odpravljati
🇮🇸 mótmælt
🇰🇿 қарсы шықты
🇬🇪 წინააღმდეგობა გაუწია
🇦🇿 qarşı mübarizə apardı
🇲🇽 contrarrestó
Etymology
The word 'counteract' derives from the Latin word 'contra', meaning 'against', and the Old French word 'acte', which comes from the Latin 'actum', meaning 'something done'. The prefix 'counter-' implies opposition or contrast, while 'act' relates to taking action. The combination of these origins has led to the modern meaning of counteract as taking action to oppose or cancel out a particular effect. Over time, the term has evolved and been adopted into various contexts, including medicine, psychology, and environmental science, where counteracting unwanted influences has become increasingly relevant.