outward-moving
|out-ward-mov-ing|
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/ˈaʊtwərd ˈmuːvɪŋ/
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/ˈaʊtwəd ˈmuːvɪŋ/
moving outward
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outward-moving' originates from the combination of 'outward' and 'moving', where 'outward' means 'toward the outside' and 'moving' means 'in motion'.
Historical Evolution
'Outward' and 'moving' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'outward-moving' reflects a straightforward descriptive term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'moving towards the outside', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moving or directed towards the outside or away from a center.
The outward-moving waves spread across the lake.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 00:03