Reconnected: meaning, definitions and examples

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reconnected

 

[ riːkəˈnɛktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

re-establish connection

Reconnected refers to the action of establishing a connection again after it has been disrupted or lost. It can pertain to relationships, technology, or other forms of communication. The term implies that the previous connection was significant and has been revived. Often used in personal contexts, it can also apply to digital environments where devices regain their link.

Synonyms

linked again, reestablished, rejoined, restored

Examples of usage

  • They reconnected after many years apart.
  • The device reconnected to the Wi-Fi network.
  • After the argument, they reconnected and discussed their feelings.

Translations

Translations of the word "reconnected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconectado

🇮🇳 फिर से जोड़ा गया

🇩🇪 wieder verbunden

🇮🇩 terhubung kembali

🇺🇦 перепідключено

🇵🇱 ponownie połączony

🇯🇵 再接続された

🇫🇷 reconnecté

🇪🇸 reconectado

🇹🇷 yeniden bağlandı

🇰🇷 재연결됨

🇸🇦 إعادة الاتصال

🇨🇿 znovu připojeno

🇸🇰 opätovne pripojené

🇨🇳 重新连接

🇸🇮 ponovno povezano

🇮🇸 aftur tengt

🇰🇿 қайта қосылды

🇬🇪 მחדש დაკავშირებული

🇦🇿 yenidən qoşuldu

🇲🇽 reconectado

Etymology

The term 'reconnected' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back', combined with 'connected', the past participle of 'connect'. The word 'connect' comes from the Latin 'connectere', which means 'to join together', consisting of 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'nectere' meaning 'to bind or tie'. The concept of connection has evolved over time to encompass both physical and emotional links, whether between people or technological devices. Over the years, the notion of reconnection has taken on new significance with the advent of digital communication, where re-establishing contacts can happen instantaneously via social networks or messaging applications. Thus, 'reconnected' symbolizes not just a physical tying back, but also indicates emotional healing and the renewing of relationships in personal and digital landscapes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,263 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.