'reinterpret' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interpretari,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'pretari' meant 'to explain.'

'interpretari' transformed into the Old French word 'interpretrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'interpret' through Middle English, with 're-' added to indicate 'again.'

Initially, it meant 'to explain between,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to explain or understand in a new way.'