English Explanatory Dictionary

shapeshift

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To change one's shape or form (into another) through often magical means, normally applied only to living beings.
  2. To undergo a noticeable change (in character for example), to metamorphosize.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃeɪp.ʃɪft/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-shapeshift.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-shapeshift.wav

Word forms

shapeshift shapeshifts shapeshifting shapeshifted

Etymology

Probably a back-formation from shapeshifter.

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