counterchange

[ koun-ter-cheynj ]

/ ˌkaʊn tərˈtʃeɪndʒ /

to cause to change places, qualities, etc.; interchange.

to diversify; checker.

Origin of counterchange

First recorded in 1885–90; counter- + change

Fig. 20 is an example of a counterchange design carried out in inlay; for this method of work counterchange is very suitable.

Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving |Grace Christie
The whole conversation becomes a dance of change and counterchange of place.

The Colour of Life |Alice Meynell
Us, above all, by virtue of the custom of counterchange here set forth.

Essays |Alice Meynell
When tempered with flint or quartz sand to a uniform degree, they offer a splendid opportunity for counterchange pattern.

Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers |George J. Cox

Greek art and Gothic alike have series, with repetition or counterchange for their ruling motive.

Essays |Alice Meynell

counterchange

/ (ˌkaʊntəˈtʃeɪndʒ) /

to change parts, qualities, etc

poetic to chequer, as with contrasting colours