upturn
|up-turn|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈʌpˌtɜrn/
🇬🇧
/ˈʌpˌtɜːn/
improvement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upturn' originates from the combination of 'up' and 'turn', where 'up' meant 'toward a higher position' and 'turn' meant 'to change direction'.
Historical Evolution
'upturn' evolved from the Old English word 'upturnian', which meant 'to turn upwards'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to physically turn something upwards', but over time it evolved to include the metaphorical sense of 'improvement'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an improvement or upward trend, especially in economic conditions.
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40