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Definition of countermovement

countermovement

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌmuːv.mənt/
coun · ter · move · ment
Plural:countermovements
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countermovement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A social, political, or cultural movement organized in direct opposition to another movement or prevailing trend.

Example

"The rapid rise of industrialization in the nineteenth century sparked a romantic countermovement that celebrated nature and traditional craftsmanship."

2

A physical movement or action made in the opposite direction to a primary movement, especially a preliminary downward motion before a jump in biomechanics and sports.

Example

"The kinesiologist measured the athlete's vertical leap during a standard countermovement jump."

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• Nearby Words

counterman
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counteroffensive
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Countermovement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/countermovement
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