Counterpart (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A duplicate copy.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Twin
• Similitude

Hypernyms

• Duplication

Meaning ²

A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

• The manager's counterpart in the rival company was known for her aggressive business tactics.
• In the novel, the protagonist's counterpart in the parallel universe was a successful artist.
• The new smartphone's counterpart from last year's model had a smaller screen and less storage.
• The company's counterpart in the non-profit sector was working to address the same social issue.
• The ancient Greek philosopher's counterpart in Eastern thought was the Chinese sage Lao Tzu.

Synonyms

• Vis-a-vis
• Opposite Number