offprint
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɒfprɪnt/
KK: /ˈɔfˌprɪnt/
noun
Definition
A printed copy of a part of a larger work, like an article from a magazine or journal.
Example
The researcher distributed offprints of her article to colleagues at the conference.
Conversation
Did you see the offprint I sent you from that research article?
Yeah, I checked it out! It had some interesting points.
I thought it was cool how they summarized the findings in the offprint.
Definitely! It makes the information so much easier to digest.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reprint
excerpt
copy
Antonyms
original
whole
entire
transitive verb
Definition
To reproduce or reprint a specific article or excerpt from a publication.
Example
The researcher decided to offprint the important findings from the journal for wider distribution.
Tense Forms
Past: offprinted
Past Participle: offprinted
Conversation
Did you see that article I sent you last week?
Yeah, I loved it! I think I might offprint some copies for my class.
That's a great idea! It would be helpful for everyone.
Root Explanation
Offprint → It is formed from "off-" (meaning away or from) and "print" (from Old French *preinte*, meaning to press or imprint). The word "offprint" refers to a printed copy taken away from the original source, typically a journal or article.
Memory Tip
Think of taking a printed copy 'away' ('off-') from the original source — that's what an offprint is.
Visually Confused Words
offspring
hoofprint