Redrawn: meaning, definitions and examples

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redrawn

 

[ rɪˈdrɔːn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

artistic representation

Redrawn refers to the action of drawing something again, often to improve upon it or create a clearer version. This term is commonly used in the context of artwork, illustrations, or designs that are revised to enhance details or correct errors.

Synonyms

redesigned, revised, reworked.

Examples of usage

  • The artist redrawn the sketch after receiving feedback.
  • He decided to have his proposal redrawn to better convey his ideas.
  • The comic book pages were redrawn for the new edition.
  • She always redrawn her drafts before submitting them.
  • The map was redrawn to include the new city developments.

Translations

Translations of the word "redrawn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redesenhado

🇮🇳 फिर से बनाया गया

🇩🇪 neu gezeichnet

🇮🇩 digambar ulang

🇺🇦 перемальований

🇵🇱 przerysowany

🇯🇵 再描画された

🇫🇷 redessiné

🇪🇸 re-dibujado

🇹🇷 yeniden çizilmiş

🇰🇷 다시 그려진

🇸🇦 معاد رسمه

🇨🇿 přepracovaný

🇸🇰 prekreslený

🇨🇳 重绘的

🇸🇮 ponovno narisan

🇮🇸 endurrita

🇰🇿 қайта салынған

🇬🇪 გადაკეთებული

🇦🇿 yenidən çəkilmiş

🇲🇽 rediseñado

Etymology

The term 'redrawn' is derived from the combination of the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'anew', and the word 'draw', which comes from Old English 'dragan', meaning 'to pull' or 'to drag out'. The use of 'draw' in the context of art can be traced back to the 14th century, where it referred to the act of creating images using various techniques. Over time, as artistic practices evolved, the need to create and recreate artwork led to the development of terms like 'redraw'. As artists sought to refine their work, the concept of redrawing became a standard part of the artistic process, signifying improvement and iteration in visual representation. Today, 'redrawn' is frequently used not only in the context of traditional drawing but also in digital art, illustrating the ongoing evolution of the term in contemporary creative practices.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,616, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.