The counterpart
Example: The counterpart represents equivalent entity
Definition
"The counterpart" refers to a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function or characteristics as another in a different place or situation, often serving as an equivalent or complement in a comparative or parallel context.
Etymology
The phrase "the counterpart" originates from the combination of 'counter-', meaning opposite or corresponding, and 'part', meaning a portion or role. It was originally used in legal and official contexts to describe a duplicate or matching copy of a document, and later extended metaphorically to denote a person or thing with an equivalent role or function.
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"The counterpart" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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