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reorientation

|re/or/i/en/ta/tion|

B2

/ˌriːˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən/

(reorient)

align again

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'reorientation' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'orientation' which comes from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or align'.

Historical Evolution

'Orientation' evolved from the Latin 'orientare', which transformed into the French 'orienter', and eventually became the modern English word 'orientation'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to arrange or align', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'changing direction or focus'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of changing the direction or focus of something.

The company underwent a reorientation to focus more on digital products.

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Last updated: 2025/03/04 17:21