downshifting

down·shift

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doun-shift]
- /ˈdaʊnˌʃɪft/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

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Parts of speech for Downshifting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Downshifting

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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