Rematched: meaning, definitions and examples
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rematched
[ ˈriːˌmætʃt ]
sports context
Rematched refers to the act of scheduling another match or contest between opponents who have previously competed against each other. This can happen in various sports, oftentimes following a dispute or a desire for retribution. The rematch provides an opportunity for one or both competitors to redeem themselves or achieve a different outcome than the first competition.
Synonyms
recontest, replay, second match
Examples of usage
- The two boxers agreed to a rematch after the controversial decision in their last fight.
- Fans are eagerly awaiting the rematched showdown between the champions.
- The tennis player was excited for a rematch with her rival at the tournament next week.
Translations
Translations of the word "rematched" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rematch
🇮🇳 फिर से मैच
🇩🇪 wieder gematcht
🇮🇩 diulang pertandingan
🇺🇦 повторно зіграний
🇵🇱 powtórnie dopasowany
🇯🇵 再マッチ
🇫🇷 rematch
🇪🇸 repartido
🇹🇷 yeniden eşleştirilmiş
🇰🇷 재매칭된
🇸🇦 إعادة المباراة
🇨🇿 znovu spárováno
🇸🇰 opätovne zladené
🇨🇳 重新匹配
🇸🇮 ponovno usklajen
🇮🇸 afturstillt
🇰🇿 қайта сәйкестендірілген
🇬🇪 გადარჩენილია
🇦🇿 yenidən uyğunlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 reajustado
Etymology
The term 'rematch' is a compound word formed from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the noun 'match' which refers to a contest or competition between opponents. The word 'match' itself dates back to the late 14th century, originating from the Old French 'mache', which means 'a fight or contest'. The prefix 're-' is derived from Latin, often indicating repetition or return to a previous state. The combination of these elements highlights the concept of competing again, reinforcing the competitive nature of sports and games. The usage of 'rematch' became more common in the 20th century, increasingly seen in various sports contexts, as well as in informal settings, such as friendly game disputes among peers.