constantly-shifted
|con-stant-ly-shift-ed|
B2
/ˈkɒnstəntli ˈʃɪftɪd/
(shift)
change position or state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shift' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sciftan,' where 'scift' meant 'to divide or arrange.'
Historical Evolution
'sciftan' changed from Old English word 'sciftan' and eventually became the modern English word 'shift.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to divide or arrange,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to change position or direction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
continuously or repeatedly changed in position or direction.
The constantly-shifted landscape made navigation difficult.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 00:21