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reentry

 

[ riˈɛntri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

space exploration

The act or process of reentering the Earth's atmosphere in a spacecraft, missile, or other object.

Synonyms

reinstatement, reintroduction, returning

Examples of usage

  • The reentry of the space shuttle was a critical phase of the mission.
  • During reentry, the heat shield protects the spacecraft from burning up.
Context #2 | Noun

aviation

The act of returning to a flight path or trajectory after a deviation.

Synonyms

rejoining, resumption, return

Examples of usage

  • The pilot made a smooth reentry onto the original flight path.
  • Air traffic control instructed the aircraft to make a reentry due to weather conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "reentry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reentrada

🇮🇳 पुनः प्रवेश

🇩🇪 Wiedereintritt

🇮🇩 masuk kembali

🇺🇦 повторний вхід

🇵🇱 ponowne wejście

🇯🇵 再入

🇫🇷 réentrée

🇪🇸 reentrada

🇹🇷 yeniden giriş

🇰🇷 재진입

🇸🇦 إعادة الدخول

🇨🇿 znovu vstup

🇸🇰 opätovný vstup

🇨🇳 重新进入

🇸🇮 ponovni vstop

🇮🇸 endurinnkoma

🇰🇿 қайта кіру

🇬🇪 ხელახლა შესვლა

🇦🇿 yenidən giriş

🇲🇽 reentrada

Etymology

The term 'reentry' originated in the mid-20th century in the context of space exploration and aviation. It is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'back' or 'again' and the word 'entry', referring to the act of entering. The concept of reentry became crucial with the advancement of space travel and the need to safely return spacecraft to Earth. Over time, 'reentry' has become a widely recognized term in the fields of aerospace engineering and aviation.

See also: entries, entryway.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,750, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.