Righting: meaning, definitions and examples
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righting
[ ˈraɪtɪŋ ]
creative activity
Righting refers to the act of correcting or making something right. It often involves writing in a way that addresses issues or provides solutions. In literature, righting can imply overcoming obstacles or achieving justice through the narrative. The term may also encompass improving or rectifying a situation through written expression. This usage is common in discussions about social justice, literature, and ethical debates.
Synonyms
amendment, correction, rectification, reparation.
Examples of usage
- His righting of the wrongs in the story made it impactful.
- The author focused on righting societal issues in her novel.
- Righting past injustices is a significant theme in her writing.
Translations
Translations of the word "righting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escrita
🇮🇳 लेखन
🇩🇪 Schreiben
🇮🇩 penulisan
🇺🇦 писання
🇵🇱 pisanie
🇯🇵 執筆
🇫🇷 écriture
🇪🇸 escritura
🇹🇷 yazma
🇰🇷 작문
🇸🇦 كتابة
🇨🇿 psaní
🇸🇰 písanie
🇨🇳 书写
🇸🇮 pisanje
🇮🇸 skrif
🇰🇿 жазу
🇬🇪 წერა
🇦🇿 yazı
🇲🇽 escritura
Etymology
The word 'righting' originates from the Old English verb 'rihtian', which means 'to set right, to correct'. It is derived from 'riht', meaning 'right' or 'just'. The use of 'right' in this context denotes not only moral righteousness but also a sense of correctness in action or writing. The evolution from Middle English to Modern English saw the term 'right' become integrated into various forms including 'righting', emphasizing the act of making something right. Historically, writing was often seen as a means to correct societal issues, reflect ethical dilemmas, and address injustices, linking the activity of righting with the larger context of human expression and morality.