downdrift
downdrift · downdrifts
A lowering of the pitch of the tones of a tonal languageA lowering (over time) of the pitch of the tones of a tonal language.
Meaning
1 sensesA lowering (over time) of the pitch of the tones of a tonal language.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From down- + drift.From down- + drift.
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Forms
plural: downdrifts| Singular | downdrift |
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