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counterproject

counterproject

8.8
A project put forward to oppose another plan and offer a different solution
  • noun
  • /ˈkaʊntərˌprɒdʒɛkt/
translation icon : contraproyecto
  • The committee submitted a counterproject to address the shortcomings of the original proposal.

Examples

  • After much debate, the rival faction introduced a counterproject in parliament.

  • A counterproject was devised to challenge the company's new development plan.

  • The team proposed a counterproject to address the concerns raised.

  • Have you considered the counterproject we discussed last week?

  • The committee submitted a counterproject to address the shortcomings of the original proposal.

  • After much debate, the rival faction introduced a counterproject in parliament.

  • A counterproject was devised to challenge the company's new development plan.

Synonyms

counterproposal
vscounterproject
3 6.1

A new suggestion offered in reply to an earlier one

is an oppositional plan used in negotiations rather than a direct reply
counterplan
vscounterproject
  • Jargon
8.1

A secret idea or action to oppose another group's move

is an oppositional proposal used openly in negotiations rather than secret undermining
counterplot
vscounterproject
9.3

A secret plan to stop someone else's plan

is an oppositional proposal used in negotiations rather than secret sabotage

How Ambitious

megaproject
1 5.2
counterproject
8.8
alternative
365 4.2

Surface Forms

counterproject singular
counterprojects plural

Morphology

counterproject = counter + project (transparent) = counter + project

The meaning is directly derived from 'counter' (opposing) + 'project' (planned work): a project put forward in opposition to another.

Etymology

Counterproject combines counter- ('against') and project ('a plan put forward'), so a counterproject is a plan offered to oppose or challenge another plan.