Counter-response
[ri-spons] /rɪˈspɒns/
noun
1.
an answer or reply, as in words or in some action.
2.
Biology. any behavior of a living organism that results from an external or internal stimulus.
3.
Ecclesiastical.
4.
Bridge. a bid based on an evaluation of one’s hand relative to the previous bid of one’s partner.
/rɪˈspɒns/
noun
1.
the act of responding; reply or reaction
2.
(bridge) a bid replying to a partner’s bid or double
3.
(usually pl) (Christianity) a short sentence or phrase recited or sung by the choir or congregation in reply to the officiant at a church service
4.
(electronics) the ratio of the output to the input level, at a particular frequency, of a transmission line or electrical device
5.
any pattern of glandular, muscular, or electrical reactions that arises from stimulation of the nervous system
n.
c.1300, from Old French respons (Modern French réponse) and directly from Latin responsum “an answer,” noun use of neuter past participle of respondere “to respond” (see respond).
response re·sponse (rĭ-spŏns’)
n.
A reaction, as that of an organism or any of its parts, to a specific stimulus.
response
(rĭ-spŏns’)
A reaction, as that of an organism or any of its parts, to a specific stimulus. See more at classical conditioning.
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