Word: backshifts
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: back
shifts
Definition: Plural of backshift. To change the tense of a verb from present to past in reported speech.
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To go in the reverse direction.
Affix: shift
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An act of shifting; a slight movement or change.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.