reordered
|re-or-dered|
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/riˈɔrdərd/
🇬🇧
/riˈɔːdəd/
(reorder)
arrange again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reorder' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'order' from Latin 'ordinare' meaning 'to arrange'.
Historical Evolution
'reorder' changed from the Old French word 'ordener' and eventually became the modern English word 'order', with 're-' added to indicate repetition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to arrange again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to arrange something again in a different order.
She reordered the books on the shelf.
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Verb 2
to place an order for something again.
He reordered the same meal for dinner.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 21:13