Word: redshifts
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: red
shifts
Definition: Plural of redshift; a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum); generally interpreted as evidence that the universe is expanding
Morphemes:
Affix: red
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A redshank; a common Old World wading bird with long red legs
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.