English Explanatory Dictionary

downstep

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A downward shift of tone between the syllables or words of a tonal language.

verb

To apply a downward shift of tone between the syllables or words of a tonal language.

Word forms

downstep downsteps downstepping downstepped

Etymology

From down- + step.

Related words

catathesis upstep

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