counterplan

[ koun-ter-plan ]

noun

1. an opposing plan.
2. an alternative or substitute plan.

Word History and Origins

Origin of counterplan¹

First recorded in 1780–90; counter- + plan

Example Sentences

Now, he thought, to work out a counterplan: what will I do if the gods weave a net like this one?

From Literature

He relaxes and begins to make plans and counterplans.

From The Guardian

On the basis of the state plan each agroindustrial complex and its constituent parts must prepare what has been called a counterplan, that is, a plan that sets higher goals than those officially established.

From Project Gutenberg

The counterplan which they set on foot was to tempt the Nantuckois, by high offers, to come and settle in France.

From Project Gutenberg

Zeus laid out their counterplan, suggested the details of the partition.

From Project Gutenberg