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Reappearing: meaning, definitions and examples

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reappearing

 

[ˌriːəˈpɪərɪŋ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

continuous action

Reappearing refers to the act of coming back into view or existence after having been absent or hidden. This term can be used to describe something that was once present, disappears, and then comes back again. It is often used in contexts involving patterns, such as events or phenomena that occur repeatedly. For instance, a seasonal event may reappear yearly, or a character in a story might reemerge after a period of absence.

Synonyms

re-emerging, reoccurring, resurfacing, returning.

Examples of usage

  • The comet is reappearing after 76 years.
  • She kept reappearing in my dreams.
  • The issue has been reappearing each week.
  • Old memories have a way of reappearing unexpectedly.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'appear' which means 'to come into sight'.
  • It has Latin roots, with 're-' coming from 're-' meaning 'back' and 'apparere' from Latin meaning 'to appear'.
  • The word has evolved through Middle English and Old French before arriving in its current form.

Psychology

  • The phenomenon of reappearing can be tied to memory, where forgotten memories can suddenly resurface.
  • It's related to a psychological concept known as the 'cognitive cycle,' where experiences might fade and then resurface under certain triggers.
  • In therapy, clients may discuss reappearing feelings or thoughts as part of processing past events.

Literature

  • In storytelling, reappearing characters create suspense and keep readers engaged, leading to deeper connections.
  • Famous works often use reappearing symbols to represent themes, like a recurring object that signifies a character’s journey.
  • In poetry, the reappearance of certain lines can create rhythm and emphasize particular feelings or ideas.

Science

  • In ecology, species that reappear after being thought extinct can signify a healthy ecosystem.
  • Quantum physics discusses particles that can 'reappear' through processes like quantum tunneling, challenging traditional views of existence.
  • The reappearance of certain stars in the night sky is tied to their orbits, often leading to predictions of celestial events.

Pop Culture

  • In movies or TV shows, characters often have dramatic reappearances that create exciting plot twists, delighting audiences.
  • The trend of nostalgia merchandising sees characters from the past reappearing in modern films, linking generations together.
  • Social media influencers often reappear after breaks, using their comeback to re-engage their audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "reappearing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reaparecendo

🇮🇳 फिर से प्रकट होना

🇩🇪 wiedererscheinend

🇮🇩 muncul kembali

🇺🇦 повторне з'явлення

🇵🇱 ponownie się pojawiający

🇯🇵 再現する

🇫🇷 réapparaissant

🇪🇸 reapareciendo

🇹🇷 yeniden belirginleşme

🇰🇷 다시 나타나는

🇸🇦 يظهر مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu se objevující

🇸🇰 opäť sa objavujúci

🇨🇳 再次出现

🇸🇮 ponovno se pojavljajoči

🇮🇸 endurkomandi

🇰🇿 қайта пайда болу

🇬🇪 ხელახლა გამოჩენა

🇦🇿 yenidən görünmə

🇲🇽 reapareciendo

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,752, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.