Where does “countercurrent” come from?
Countercurrent comes from Middle English counter- combined with Old French curant, from Old French contre meaning "against" and Latin contra, ultimately deriving from Proto-Indo-European kers- meaning "to turn."
countercurrent (English): A current that flows against the prevailing one;...
Definitions
- A current that flows against the prevailing one;...
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