upflow
|up/flow|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈʌpˌfloʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈʌpˌfləʊ/
upward fluid movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upflow' originates from the combination of 'up' and 'flow', where 'up' indicates direction and 'flow' refers to the movement of a fluid.
Historical Evolution
'upflow' was formed by combining the words 'up' and 'flow' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the movement of a fluid upwards', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/14 10:59