Rediscovered: meaning, definitions and examples
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rediscovered
[ ˌriːdɪsˈkʌvəd ]
past tense
Rediscovered refers to the act of finding something again that was previously found and later forgotten or lost. It often implies a sense of revival or renewed interest in something that had faded away over time.
Synonyms
found again, reacquired, retrieved.
Examples of usage
- The artist rediscovered her passion for painting.
- Scientists have rediscovered ancient artifacts in the ruins.
- He rediscovered the joy of reading after many years.
Translations
Translations of the word "rediscovered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 redescoberto
🇮🇳 फिर से खोजा गया
🇩🇪 wiederentdeckt
🇮🇩 ditemukan kembali
🇺🇦 вновь відкритий
🇵🇱 na nowo odkryty
🇯🇵 再発見された
🇫🇷 redécouvert
🇪🇸 redescubierto
🇹🇷 yeniden keşfedilmiş
🇰🇷 재발견된
🇸🇦 تم اكتشافه مرة أخرى
🇨🇿 znovu objeveno
🇸🇰 znovu objavené
🇨🇳 重新发现
🇸🇮 ponovno odkrito
🇮🇸 enduruppgötvað
🇰🇿 қайта табылды
🇬🇪 უკვე აღმოჩენილი
🇦🇿 yenidən kəşf edilmiş
🇲🇽 redescubierto
Etymology
The term 'rediscovered' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the verb 'discover', which comes from the Latin 'discooperire', meaning 'to uncover'. The concept of rediscovery suggests that something has been uncovered or brought back to light after being obscured or forgotten. This word has been particularly useful in contexts such as cultural heritage, where lost artworks or historical documents are 'rediscovered' after a long period of obscurity. In literature and philosophy, it can also relate to ideas, movements, or narratives that regain relevance in contemporary discourse. The growing interest in sustainability and preservation has led to the rediscovery of traditional practices and knowledge, manifesting the idea that not all discoveries are new, but rather reinterpretations of the past.