resetting
|re-set-ting|
B2
/rɪˈsɛtɪŋ/
(reset)
set again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reset' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'resetten,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'setten' meant 'to set.'
Historical Evolution
'resetten' transformed into the modern English word 'reset' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of setting something again or differently.
He is resetting the alarm clock.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45