re-exchange
|re-ex-change|
B2
/ˌriːɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
(exchange)
reciprocal giving and receiving
Etymology
Etymology Information
're-exchange' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'exchange' from Old French 'eschanger', meaning 'to swap'.
Historical Evolution
'eschanger' transformed into the Middle English word 'exchaungen', and eventually became the modern English word 'exchange'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to swap or trade', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to exchange again'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of exchanging something again or returning to a previous state of exchange.
The re-exchange of goods was necessary due to the initial error.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45