setbacks
|set-back-s|
B2
/ˈsɛtˌbæks/
(setback)
obstacle or delay
Etymology
Etymology Information
'setback' originates from the English words 'set' and 'back', where 'set' meant 'to place' and 'back' meant 'in reverse'.
Historical Evolution
'setback' evolved from the combination of 'set' and 'back' in Middle English, eventually becoming the modern English word 'setback'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place something back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an obstacle or delay'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an unexpected obstacle or delay that hinders progress.
The project faced several setbacks due to the weather.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40