offsetting
off-set-ting
verb
The act of counteracting or compensating for something, often to balance an effect.
"The company is offsetting its carbon emissions."
adjective
Serving to counteract or compensate for another effect, creating a balance.
"There are offsetting factors to consider."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: branch, outgrowth, offset, offshoot, offset printing, runner, stolon, counterbalance, commencement, beginning, start, showtime