Where does “upturn” come from?
Upturn comes from Middle English upturnen, composed of up and turnen, meaning to turn upward or reverse direction.
upturn (English): an upward turn or trend, especially in business...
Definitions
- an upward turn or trend, especially in business...
Ancestry of “upturn”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | upturnen | — |
Words derived from “upturn”