righting
|right-ing|
/ˈraɪtɪŋ/
(right)
correct, just
Etymology
'righting' originates from English, specifically formed by adding the gerund/participle suffix '-ing' to the verb 'right'.
'right' originated from Old English 'riht' (also spelled 'riht' or 'riċt'), from Proto-Germanic '*rehtaz' (meaning 'straight, correct'); Middle English kept forms like 'right' and the modern noun/verb forms developed, with the verbal suffix '-ing' producing 'righting'.
Initially related to the idea of 'straight' or 'proper' (Old English), the sense evolved to mean 'correct' or 'restore to a proper/upright state'; 'righting' now denotes the act of making correct or restoring uprightness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of making something correct or restoring justice; redress of a wrong.
Community groups called for the righting of historical injustices.
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Noun 2
the action of restoring an object or creature to an upright or normal position (esp. ships, aircraft, or animals).
The boat's righting after the knockdown showed its good design.
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Verb 1
present-participial form of 'right': performing the act of making right or restoring to an upright position.
The crew is righting the damaged mast.
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