Remolding: meaning, definitions and examples

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remolding

 

[ rɪˈmoʊldɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

changing shape

Remolding refers to the process of changing or shaping something again. It can involve altering the physical form of an object, such as reworking clay or modifying a design. In broader contexts, remolding can be applied to ideas, beliefs, or systems, indicating a significant change or adaptation to new conditions. The term implies a reconstruction and a fresh approach to an existing structure or concept.

Synonyms

reforming, reshaping, restructuring.

Examples of usage

  • The artist spent hours remolding the clay to achieve the perfect shape.
  • After the feedback, the team decided to remold their strategy.
  • The company is remolding its image to appeal to younger customers.

Translations

Translations of the word "remolding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reformulação

🇮🇳 पुनर्निर्माण

🇩🇪 Umgestaltung

🇮🇩 perombakan

🇺🇦 переформування

🇵🇱 przekształcanie

🇯🇵 再形成

🇫🇷 restructuration

🇪🇸 remodelación

🇹🇷 yeniden şekillendirme

🇰🇷 재구성

🇸🇦 إعادة تشكيل

🇨🇿 přepracování

🇸🇰 preformovanie

🇨🇳 重塑

🇸🇮 preoblikovanje

🇮🇸 endurhönnun

🇰🇿 қайта құру

🇬🇪 ახალი ფორმირება

🇦🇿 yenidən qurma

🇲🇽 remodelación

Etymology

The term 'remolding' derives from the prefix 're-', implying repetition or backward motion, and the root word 'mold', which has origins in the Old English 'maldan', meaning 'to shape or form'. The concept of remolding has been present in various fields, including art, construction, and psychology, indicating a return to a creative process to create something new from an existing entity. Over the years, the application of the term has expanded, encompassing not just physical objects but also ideas and concepts that require reevaluation and revision. This linguistic evolution reflects the dynamic nature of both language and the subjects it describes, as societies and cultures continuously adapt and innovate.