rediscover
|re-dis-cov-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌriːdɪˈskʌvər/
🇬🇧
/ˌriːdɪˈskʌvə/
find again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rediscover' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'discover' from Old French 'descovrir', which meant 'to uncover'.
Historical Evolution
'descovrir' transformed into the Middle English word 'discoveren', and eventually became the modern English word 'discover', with 'rediscover' forming by adding the prefix 're-'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'discover' meant 'to uncover or reveal', and 'rediscover' evolved to mean 'to uncover again'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41