Downstep
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Downstep is a noun meaning A downward shift of tone between the syllables or words of a tonal language.
Meaning
A downward shift of tone between the syllables or words of a tonal language.
More Meanings
- To apply a downward shift of tone between the syllables or words of a tonal language.
Word Forms
- downsteps
- downstepping
- downstepped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include downshift, downsetting, downtune, descent, downgrade, downslide.
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