unexpectedly-shifted
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-shift-ed|
B2
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli-ʃɪftɪd/
(shift)
change position or state
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 move or change position.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moved or changed position in an unexpected manner.
The car unexpectedly-shifted lanes, causing a minor accident.
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Last updated: 2025/03/23 08:45