reinterpreting
|re-in-ter-pret-ing|
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/ˌriːɪnˈtɜːrprɪtɪŋ/
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/ˌriːɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪŋ/
(reinterpret)
explain again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reinterpret' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'interpret' from Latin 'interpretari', meaning 'to explain' or 'to translate'.
Historical Evolution
'interpretari' transformed into the Old French word 'interpreten', and eventually became the modern English word 'interpret'. The prefix 're-' was added to form 'reinterpret'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to explain again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to interpret in a new way'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to interpret something in a new or different way.
The artist is reinterpreting traditional themes in her work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45