Definition of COUNTERTERM

counterterm

Plural: counterterms

Noun

  • antithesis
  • antonym
  • A term added to an equation or formula that exactly cancels the contribution of another term which diverges.

Origin / Etymology

From counter- + term.

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counterterm: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
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counterterm: not valid in International Collins CSW Dictionary

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