Word: offset
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: off
set
Definition: A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.
Morphemes:
Affix: off-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Away from; off.
Affix: set
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To defeat a contract.