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reinventing

|re/in/vent/ing|

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/ˌriːɪnˈvɛntɪŋ/

(reinvent)

transform anew

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
reinventreinventsreinventedreinventedreinventing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'reinvent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 're-' meaning 'again' and 'invenire' meaning 'to find'.

Historical Evolution

'reinvent' changed from the Latin word 'reinventare' and eventually became the modern English word 'reinvent'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to find again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to create something new or different'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'reinvent'.

She is reinventing her career by learning new skills.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45