† countervailableadj.
Obsolete.
To be matched or set against as equivalent. Const. with, to.
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the world > relative properties > relationship > equality or equivalence > [adjective] > equal in effect or equivalent
convertiblec1386
fellowa1393
equipollec1430
answerable1551
countervailable1576
equiparable1611
reciprocal1616
equiparant1625
equiponderant1629
equivalent1639
tantamount1641
equiparate1655
equipollent1664
equal1677
adequative1809
1576 A. Fleming tr. ‘Phalaris Agrigentinus’ in Panoplie Epist. 299 What commendation..can I give thee that is countervailable with the singularitie of thy vertue.
1587 A. Fleming et al. Holinshed's Chron. (new ed.) III. Contin. 1401/2 With knightlie courage counteruaileable to his double desire of honour.
1623 Bp. J. Hall Best Bargaine 28 Worlds of all these are no way counteruaileable to Truth.
1651 J. Howell S.P.Q.V. 161 A countervailable summe of money.
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