offsetting
|off-set-ting|
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/ˈɔfˌsɛtɪŋ/
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/ˈɒfˌsɛtɪŋ/
(offset)
counterbalance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'offset' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'offsetten,' where 'off-' meant 'away' and 'setten' meant 'to set.'
Historical Evolution
'offsetten' transformed into the modern English word 'offset' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set off or start,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to counterbalance or compensate for something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'offset'.
The company is offsetting its carbon emissions by planting trees.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 08:21