inward-moving
|in-ward-mov-ing|
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/ˈɪnwərd ˈmuːvɪŋ/
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/ˈɪnwəd ˈmuːvɪŋ/
moving inward
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inward-moving' originates from the combination of 'inward' and 'moving', where 'inward' means 'towards the inside' and 'moving' means 'in motion'.
Historical Evolution
'Inward' and 'moving' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination as 'inward-moving' is a modern English construct.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'inward' meant 'towards the inside', and 'moving' meant 'in motion'. The combination retains this meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moving towards the inside or center.
The inward-moving tide brought the boats closer to the shore.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 23:52