Where does “upturning” come from?
upturning (English) comes from English upturn, from Middle English upturnen.
upturning (English): present participle of upturn; A turning upward
Definitions
- present participle of upturn; A turning upward
Ancestry of “upturning”, step by step
upturning traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English upturn
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | upturn | an upward turn or trend, especially in business... |
| 2 | Middle English | upturnen | — |
via Middle English upturnynge
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | upturnynge | — |