retaking
|re-tak-ing|
B2
/riːˈteɪkɪŋ/
(retake)
take again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'retake' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'take' meaning 'to seize or capture'.
Historical Evolution
'retake' evolved from the Middle English word 'retaken', which was used in the context of capturing something again.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45