re-release
|re-re-lease|
B2
/ˌriːrɪˈliːs/
(release)
set free
Etymology
Etymology Information
're-release' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'release' from Old French 'reles,' meaning 'to let go.'
Historical Evolution
'reles' transformed into the Middle English word 'relesen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'release.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to let go or set free,' but over time it evolved to include the concept of issuing something again.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a new release of something that has been released before.
The re-release of the album included bonus tracks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45