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- [doun-shift]
- /ˈdaʊnˌʃɪft/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doun-shift]
- /ˈdaʊnˌʃɪft/
Definitions of downshifting word
- verb without object downshifting to shift an automotive transmission or vehicle into a lower gear. 1
- verb without object downshifting to become less active; slow down: The economy seems to be downshifting. 1
- verb with object downshifting to shift (an automotive transmission or vehicle) into a lower gear. 1
- noun downshifting an act or instance of downshifting. 1
- noun downshifting Present participle of downshift. 1
- noun downshifting the practice of simplifying one's lifestyle and becoming less materialistic 0
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Origin of downshifting
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; down1 + shift
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Downshifting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
downshifting popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
downshifting usage trend in Literature
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