Definition

A suggestion made in response to another proposal, often to change or improve it.

Example

After reviewing the initial offer, she submitted a counterproposal to negotiate better terms.

Conversation

Did you see the counterproposal they sent us yesterday?

Yeah, I thought it was really interesting!

I think it might actually work better than the original idea.

True! We should discuss it more in our next meeting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Counterproposal → It is formed from "counter-" (meaning against or in response) and "proposal" (from Latin "proponere", meaning to put forward). The word "counterproposal" refers to a proposal made in response to another proposal, often suggesting an alternative or opposing idea.

Memory Tip

Think of a proposal that is made 'against' or in response to another — 'counter-' means against, and 'proposal' means to put forward an idea.

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