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Reliving: meaning, definitions and examples

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reliving

 

[ rɪˈlɪvɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

memory recall

Reliving refers to the act of experiencing or re-experiencing a past event or memory as if it were happening again. This can be a result of strong emotions associated with the memory.

Synonyms

re-experiencing, recalling, relating, revisiting

Examples of usage

  • She found herself reliving the day of her graduation.
  • After reading the letter, he was reliving their last summer together.
  • In therapy, he was encouraged to relive his childhood experiences.
  • Some artists relive their greatest performances through their work.

Translations

Translations of the word "reliving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revivendo

🇮🇳 फिर से जीना

🇩🇪 wiedererleben

🇮🇩 menghidupkan kembali

🇺🇦 переживання знову

🇵🇱 odżywanie na nowo

🇯🇵 再体験する

🇫🇷 revivre

🇪🇸 reviviendo

🇹🇷 yeniden yaşamak

🇰🇷 재경험하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التجربة

🇨🇿 znovu prožívat

🇸🇰 opäť prežívať

🇨🇳 重新体验

🇸🇮 ponovno doživljanje

🇮🇸 endurlífing

🇰🇿 қайта өмір сүру

🇬🇪 მחדשება

🇦🇿 yenidən yaşamaq

🇲🇽 reviviendo

Word origin

The term "reliving" is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'live', which comes from the Old English 'libban' or 'lifan', meaning 'to live' or 'to remain alive'. The combination suggests not just a memory but an immersive experience that feels almost real. The concept has been widely discussed in psychology, particularly in relation to trauma and memory processes. In modern usage, 'reliving' can also describe experiences in art and entertainment, where individuals recapture past emotions through storytelling, music, or film. Over time, the meaning has expanded to encompass various contexts beyond its original psychological interpretation, reflecting its relevance in discussions of nostalgia and memory.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,859, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.