retuning
|re-tun-ing|
B2
/riːˈtjuːnɪŋ/
(retune)
adjusting pitch
Etymology
Etymology Information
'retune' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'tune' from Old English 'tune,' meaning 'a musical sound.'
Historical Evolution
'tune' changed from the Old English word 'tune' and eventually became the modern English word 'tune.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a musical sound,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adjusting the pitch or frequency.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/26 14:02