reforesting
|re-for-est-ing|
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/riˈfɔrɪstɪŋ/
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/riˈfɒrɪstɪŋ/
(reforest)
plant trees again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reforest' originates from Latin, specifically the word 're-' meaning 'again' and 'forestis' meaning 'of the forest'.
Historical Evolution
'reforest' changed from the Latin word 'reforestare' and eventually became the modern English word 'reforest'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to restore a forest', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of planting trees in an area where the forest has been depleted.
The organization is reforesting the area to combat climate change.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 15:58