Finesentence logo

Reinvention: meaning, definitions and examples

🔄
Add to dictionary

reinvention

 

[ ˌriːɪnˈvɛnʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

self-improvement

The action or process through which something is changed or transformed in a new and improved way.

Synonyms

renewal, revamp, transformation

Examples of usage

  • Her reinvention of herself after the divorce was truly inspiring.
  • The company's reinvention of its marketing strategy led to a significant increase in sales.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The process of revising a product or idea to make it better, more modern, or more suitable for a new purpose.

Synonyms

innovation, modernization, upgrade

Examples of usage

  • The reinvention of the smartphone with new features and functionalities has revolutionized the tech industry.
  • Companies often engage in reinvention to stay competitive in the market.

Translations

Translations of the word "reinvention" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reinvenção

🇮🇳 पुनर्नवाचार

🇩🇪 Neuerfindung

🇮🇩 penemuan kembali

🇺🇦 перевинайдення

🇵🇱 ponowne wynalezienie

🇯🇵 再発明 (さいはつめい)

🇫🇷 réinvention

🇪🇸 reinvención

🇹🇷 yeniden icat

🇰🇷 재발명 (jaebalmyeong)

🇸🇦 إعادة اختراع (i'ieadat a'iikhtirae)

🇨🇿 znovuvynález

🇸🇰 znovuvynález

🇨🇳 再发明 (zài fāmíng)

🇸🇮 ponovno odkritje

🇮🇸 endurnýjun

🇰🇿 қайта ойлап табу

🇬🇪 ხელახლა გამოგონება

🇦🇿 yenidən ixtira

🇲🇽 reinvención

Etymology

The word 'reinvention' originated from the combination of 're-' meaning 'again' or 'anew', and 'invention' meaning 'the action of creating something new or a new idea'. The concept of reinvention has been present throughout history, with individuals and organizations constantly seeking to adapt, evolve, and improve themselves or their products. In a rapidly changing world, the ability to reinvent oneself or one's work is often seen as essential for success and growth.

See also: invented, invention, inventions, inventive, inventively, inventiveness, inventor, inventors, inventory, reinvent.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,757, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.