off-peak
|off/peak|
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/ˌɔfˈpik/
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/ˌɒfˈpiːk/
low demand period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'off-peak' originates from the combination of 'off' meaning 'away from' and 'peak' meaning 'the highest point'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'off-peak' evolved from the concept of 'peak' times, referring to the busiest or most active periods, with 'off' indicating times outside of these periods.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to times outside of the busiest periods, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to a period of time when demand is less and prices are lower.
Off-peak train tickets are cheaper than peak-time tickets.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39