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setoff

/sˈɛɾɔf/ noun

Alternative spelling of set-off.

Word Origin A compound of set and off — to set off is to start a journey, or to cause something to explode. As a noun, a setoff is something that sets off, like a decoration or a counterbalance. The same set gives us settle, setback, and offset.

noun Alternative spelling of set-off. countable

The contractor included a decorative setoff between the two materials.

(名词) 抵消

承包商在两种材料之间加入了装饰性的分隔条。

(sustantivo) Ortografía alternativa de set-off.

El contratista incluyó un resalte decorativo entre los dos materiales.

(nom) ressaut [Variante orthographique de 'set-off' ; saillie ou ressaut décoratif séparant deux éléments de construction.]

L'entrepreneur a prévu un **setoff** décoratif entre les deux matériaux.

(Substantiv) Absatz; Zierleiste; Kontrast [**setoff** (Substantiv, Neutrum oder maskulin) ist eine alternative Schreibweise von *set-off* und bezeichnet ein gestalterisches Element, das als optischer oder struktureller Kontrast oder Übergang zwischen zwei Bereichen dient.]

Der Handwerker fügte einen dekorativen **setoff** zwischen den beiden Materialien ein.

(名詞) 建築において、二つの材料の境界に設けられる装飾的な段差や突出部のこと。set-offの別のつづり。

請負業者は、二つの素材の間に装飾的な段差を設けた。

(substantivo) ressalto; relevo; recuo [Grafia alternativa de set-off.]

O empreiteiro incluiu um ressalto decorativo entre os dois materiais.

Synonyms: offset counterbalance compensation counterweight equilibrium balance counterpoise antidote Antonyms: unbalance imbalance disadvantage detriment
Word parts: set + off

Related words

setter reset settle settlement

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