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tilting

|tilt/ing|

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/ˈtɪltɪŋ/

(tilt)

lean or incline

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'tilt' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tylten,' where 'tylt' meant 'to fall over.'

Historical Evolution

'tylten' transformed into the modern English word 'tilt' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fall over,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to incline or slant.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of tilting or the state of being tilted.

The tilting of the ship made everyone uneasy.

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Verb 1

present participle of 'tilt'.

The picture was tilting to one side.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45