rebalancing
UK[ˌriːˈbælənsɪŋ]US[ˌriːˈbælənsɪŋ]
n
the process of adjusting the proportions of assets in an investment portfolio to maintain a desired level of risk and return.
n
the act of restoring a state of balance or equilibrium to something.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
balance
ing
re
again
balance
equilibrium
ing
noun suffix
Etymology
the word 'rebalancing' is a modern english formation built upon the older word 'balance'. 'balance' itself entered english from old french 'balance', derived from the latin 'bilanx' (bis "twice" + lanx "plate, scale"), literally meaning a pair of scales. the prefix 're-', from latin, signifies repetition or restoration. the suffix '-ing' converts the verb into a noun denoting the continuous action or process. therefore, the literal morphemic construction "again-balancing" logically evolved to describe the specific process of readjusting components, such as financial assets, to restore a predetermined state of proportion or equilibrium.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + balance (equilibrium) + ing (noun suffix)
re: latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
balance: latin origin (via old french), from 'bilanx' meaning "having two scales", functioning as the core noun/verb for equilibrium.
ing: old english origin, a suffix used to form nouns from verbs, indicating an action or process.
Examples
the quarterly rebalancing of the fund ensures it aligns with its stated investment strategy.
after the market volatility, a careful rebalancing of the portfolio was necessary.
the therapist recommended exercises for the rebalancing of muscle strength.