Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

downdrift

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: down-drift
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A lowering (over time) of the pitch of the tones of a tonal language.

adv

On the downward side of a drift.

Example Sentences

"A groyne promotes the build-up of sediment on its updrift side, and reduces erosion on the downdrift side."

Etymology

From down- + drift.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: down

Inflected Forms

downdrifts (plural)

Questions

What does downdrift mean?: A lowering (over time) of the pitch of the tones of a tonal language.
Where does downdrift come from?: From down- + drift.

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