Past tense of pitch, meaning thrown forcefully, set at a particular musical tone or level, or presented as an idea or proposal. Can also refer to setting up a tent or camp.
From Middle English 'picchen,' possibly from Old English 'piccean' meaning 'to prick or thrust.' The word developed various meanings including throwing, setting up camp, and musical tone, all connected by the idea of setting or placing something at a specific position or level.
The word 'pitched' beautifully demonstrates how one root can branch into seemingly unrelated meanings—from pitching a baseball to pitching a tent to a high-pitched sound. All share the core concept of setting something at a particular position, angle, or level.
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