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rebroadcast

|re/broad/cast|

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/ˌriːˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

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/ˌriːˈbrɔːdˌkɑːst/

(broadcast)

transmitting media

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'rebroadcast' originates from English, combining the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' with 'broadcast', which comes from the Middle English 'brodcaste', where 'broad' meant 'wide' and 'cast' meant 'to throw'.

Historical Evolution

'broadcast' changed from the Middle English word 'brodcaste' and eventually became the modern English word 'broadcast'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'broadcast' meant 'to scatter seeds widely', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to transmit a program'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a program that is broadcast again.

The rebroadcast of the concert was watched by millions.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to broadcast a program again.

The network decided to rebroadcast the popular series.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/01 13:36