retro-shipped
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/ˈrɛtroʊ-ʃɪpt/
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/ˈrɛtrəʊ-ʃɪpt/
(retro-ship)
send back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'retro-shipped' originates from the prefix 'retro-' meaning 'backward' or 'in reverse' and the verb 'ship' meaning 'to send goods.'
Historical Evolution
'retro-' combined with 'ship' to form 'retro-ship,' which then became 'retro-shipped' in its past tense form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send goods back,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/03 23:11