unusually-shifted
|un-usual-ly-shift-ed|
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/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli ˈʃɪftɪd/
(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
altered or moved in a way that is not typical or expected.
The painting was unusually-shifted from its original position.
Synonyms
unexpectedly-movedatypically-altered
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/09 22:50