redirection
|re/di/rec/tion|
B2
/ˌriːdɪˈrɛkʃən/
(redirect)
change direction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'redirection' originates from the Latin prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'directio' meaning 'guidance or management'.
Historical Evolution
'directio' transformed into the Old French word 'direction', and eventually became the modern English word 'direction', with 're-' added to form 'redirection'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'guidance again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'changing direction'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of changing the direction or path of something.
The redirection of traffic was necessary due to the road construction.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 06:06