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Redefined: meaning, definitions and examples

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redefined

 

[ ˌriːdɪˈfaɪnd ]

Verb
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Redefined is the past tense of redefine, which means to define something again or differently. It often implies a significant change in concepts or ideas to adapt to new circumstances or perspectives.

Synonyms

modify, reassess, reinterpret, revise

Examples of usage

  • The artist redefined beauty through her unique style.
  • They redefined the terms of the agreement after new negotiations.
  • The project redefined our understanding of environmental impact.
  • His work has redefined the boundaries of modern literature.

Translations

Translations of the word "redefined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redefinido

🇮🇳 पुनर्परिभाषित

🇩🇪 neu definiert

🇮🇩 didefinisikan ulang

🇺🇦 перевизначений

🇵🇱 zdefiniowany na nowo

🇯🇵 再定義された (さいていぎされた)

🇫🇷 redéfini

🇪🇸 redefinido

🇹🇷 yeniden tanımlanmış

🇰🇷 재정의된 (재정의된)

🇸🇦 إعادة تعريف

🇨🇿 předefinovaný

🇸🇰 predefinovaný

🇨🇳 重新定义 (chóng xīng dìng yì)

🇸🇮 ponovno opredeljen

🇮🇸 aftur skilgreindur

🇰🇿 қайта анықталған

🇬🇪 მחדש განსაზღვრული (mkhadz ganmatsvruli)

🇦🇿 yenidən müəyyənləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 redefinido

Etymology

The term 'redefine' traces its roots back to the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', combined with the word 'define', which comes from the Latin word 'definire' meaning 'to limit' or 'to determine'. The concept of redefining emerged in the English language around the early 20th century as various fields such as science, philosophy, and art began to challenge traditional definitions and frameworks. The increasing complexity of modern life and the interplay of different cultural influences prompted the need for a more adaptable understanding of concepts. Throughout the years, 'redefine' has been used in various contexts, including technology, where new innovations require a reevaluation of existing definitions, as well as in social movements that seek to reshape societal norms. Its usage has expanded, reflecting the dynamic nature of language and the continuous evolution of ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,686, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.