See Also: counterpoint(1)(dictionary)
counterpoint(dictionary)
counterpoint(encyclopedia)
counterpoint(2)(dictionary)
Tight money or dear money(finance)
limit(2)(dictionary)
limit(encyclopedia)
age limit(dictionary)
Limit(medicine)
Limit(money)

Limit Up (or Down) (money) and counterpoint(2) (iou)


Limit Up (or Down) (money)


Definition: Price change, up or down, a commodity is allowed to make during one day of trading.







counterpoint(2) (iou)



counterpoint noun1 & verb. LME.
[In branch I from Old & mod. French contrepoint from medieval Latin contrapunctum, cantus contrapunctus song pricked or marked opposite (i.e. to the original melody), formed as CONTRA- + medieval Latin punctus musical note, use as noun of Latin pa. pple of pungere prick. In branch II directly from COUNTER- 2 + POINT noun1.]
A. noun.
I.
The Art or practice of combining two or more musical parts in accordance with definite rules so that they are heard simultaneously as independent lines; the style of composition in which this is done; fig. a pleasing or effective combination of contrasting things. LME.
quadruple counterpoint: see QUADRUPLE adjective. strict counterpoint: according to rules as an academic Exercise, not as an actual composition.
S. Brett The depressing Nature of his surroundings seemed, by counterpoint, to enhance his sunny mood.
b. A melody or part added to another in counterpoint. M16.
The combination of two types of rhythm in a line of verse. L19.
II. A contrary point (in an argument). M16-E17.
The opposite point. Formerly, the antithesis. L16.
b. verb.
verb intrans. Compose or play musical counterpoint. rare. L19.
verb trans. Write or add a counterpoint to. L19.
verb trans. Set in contrast (against); emphasize by juxtaposition the contrast between. M20.