1. to exchange or swap positions, roles, or properties with something else; to alternate or reverse in a reciprocal manner
Usage: often used in heraldry and design contexts; present participle or gerund form of counterchange

1. the act or process of exchanging or alternating positions or properties; a heraldic pattern in which colors or tinctures are reversed between adjacent sections
Usage: heraldry: a design technique where adjacent areas swap their colors; technical term in design and art

Examples

• The heraldic design featured counterchanging of red and gold across the shield.
• By counterchanging the two patterns, the artist created a striking visual balance.
• The counterchanging of roles allowed both players to experience different positions.
• In the fabric design, counterchanging the stripes produced an optical illusion.
• The architect used counterchanging colors to distinguish the two sections of the building.
• Counterchanging the elements made the composition more dynamic and interesting.