surprisingly-shifted
|sur-prise-ing-ly-shift-ed|
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/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli-ʃɪftɪd/
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/səˈpraɪzɪŋli-ʃɪftɪd/
(surprise)
unexpected astonishment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shift' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sciftan,' where 'sciftan' meant 'to arrange or divide.'
Historical Evolution
'sciftan' transformed into the Middle English word 'shiften,' and eventually became the modern English word 'shift.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to arrange or divide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to change or move.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having undergone an unexpected or astonishing change.
The company's strategy was surprisingly-shifted after the new CEO took over.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 00:32