reshape
|re-shape|
B2
/riˈʃeɪp/
form again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reshape' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'shape' from Old English 'sceapian' meaning 'to create or form'.
Historical Evolution
'shape' evolved from the Old English word 'sceapian', and with the addition of the prefix 're-', it became 'reshape'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to form again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to change the shape or structure of something.
The artist decided to reshape the sculpture.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45