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rediscover

 

[ ˌriːdɪsˈkʌvər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

finding again

To rediscover means to find something again or to learn about something that one had forgotten. It often involves re-experiencing or re-evaluating something that has been overlooked or neglected.

Synonyms

recapture, reclaim, recover, regain, relearn

Examples of usage

  • I hope to rediscover my passion for painting.
  • She rediscovered her love for classic literature.
  • After years, they managed to rediscover their friendship.
  • He rediscovered his childhood home on a trip back.
  • The artist hopes to rediscover his unique style.

Translations

Translations of the word "rediscover" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redescobrir

🇮🇳 फिर से खोज निकालना

🇩🇪 wiederentdecken

🇮🇩 menemukan kembali

🇺🇦 вновь відкрити

🇵🇱 odkryć na nowo

🇯🇵 再発見する

🇫🇷 redécouvrir

🇪🇸 redescubrir

🇹🇷 yeniden keşfetmek

🇰🇷 다시 발견하다

🇸🇦 اكتشاف مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu objevit

🇸🇰 znovu objaviť

🇨🇳 重新发现

🇸🇮 ponovno odkriti

🇮🇸 uppgötva að nýju

🇰🇿 қайта ашу

🇬🇪 ახალი აღმოჩენა

🇦🇿 yenidən kəşf etmək

🇲🇽 redescubrir

Etymology

The word 'rediscover' is formed by the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the root word 'discover', which comes from the Latin 'discooperire'. 'Discooperire' means 'to uncover', composed of 'dis-' (denoting reversal) and 'cooperire' (to cover). The practice of rediscovery speaks to human experiences of revisiting past interests or knowledge that may have been lost or neglected over time. Its usage has grown with the context of personal growth, nostalgia, and the importance of revisiting one’s roots or origins. As societies evolve, people often urge to reconnect with their past to regain insights or joy that have faded, exemplifying the essence of the term 'rediscover'.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,047, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.