Reattaining: meaning, definitions and examples

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reattaining

 

[ riːəˈteɪnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

achieving possession

Reattaining refers to the act of recovering or regaining something that was previously obtained or possessed. This term is often used in various contexts, such as when discussing goals, status, or physical attributes.

Synonyms

recapturing, recovering, regaining.

Examples of usage

  • She was focused on reattaining her former athletic performance.
  • After the breakup, he worked on reattaining his sense of self.
  • The company is reattaining its market share after the restructuring.

Translations

Translations of the word "reattaining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reatenção

🇮🇳 पुनः प्राप्ति

🇩🇪 Wiedererlangung

🇮🇩 perolehan kembali

🇺🇦 відновлення

🇵🇱 odzyskiwanie

🇯🇵 再取得

🇫🇷 réattente

🇪🇸 reobtención

🇹🇷 yeniden elde etme

🇰🇷 재획득

🇸🇦 استعادة

🇨🇿 získání zpět

🇸🇰 získanie späť

🇨🇳 重新获得

🇸🇮 ponovno pridobivanje

🇮🇸 afturheimt

🇰🇿 қайтару

🇬🇪 აღდგენა

🇦🇿 təkrar alınma

🇲🇽 reobtención

Etymology

The word 'reattaining' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back', coupled with the verb 'attain', meaning 'to achieve or reach'. The prefix 're-' comes from Latin, where it signifies return or repetition. The base word 'attain' originates from the Old French 'atteindre', which itself came from the Latin 'attingere', meaning 'to touch'. Over time, 'reattaining' has taken on a more specific meaning in English, encompassing the sense of regaining something rather than simply achieving it anew. Its usage has grown in various domains, including psychology, personal development, and business, as individuals and organizations seek to recapture lost goals or status.