shapechangeとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

shapechange (三人称単数 現在形 shapechanges, 現在分詞 shapechanging, 過去形および過去分詞形 shapechanged)

1. (science fiction, fantasy) To shapeshift.
   • 2004, Keri Arthur, Generation 18, London: Piatkus, published 2009, →ISBN, page 161:

     He clapped the big man on the shoulder and quickly left. In the shadows of the bridge he shapechanged and headed for Greenvale.

名詞

shapechange (複数形 shapechanges)

1. (science fiction, fantasy) An instance of shapechanging.
   • 2003, Jim Butcher, Death Masks, New York, N.Y.: Roc Books, →ISBN, page 78:

     I watched Michael's face and asked, "Why was he there then? I'd have put down money that it was a demon, but it was just a shapechange. There was a mortal inside it. Who was he?"

派生語

参照

• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2023), “shapechange, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.
• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2023), “shapechange, v.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.