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reprinted

 

[ rɪˈprɪntɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

publishing again

To reprint means to print something again, especially a book, article, or other publication that has previously been printed. This can occur for various reasons, such as a new edition being released, correcting errors, or meeting ongoing demand. The term is commonly used in the publishing industry to indicate the reproduction of written materials.

Synonyms

reissue, reproduce, republish

Examples of usage

  • The publisher decided to reprint the bestseller due to high demand.
  • After correcting the mistakes, they reprinted the entire journal.
  • The reprinted edition includes additional chapters and illustrations.

Translations

Translations of the word "reprinted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reimprimido

🇮🇳 फिर से मुद्रित

🇩🇪 neu gedruckt

🇮🇩 dicetak ulang

🇺🇦 перепечатаний

🇵🇱 wydrukowany ponownie

🇯🇵 再印刷された

🇫🇷 réimprimé

🇪🇸 reimpreso

🇹🇷 yeniden basılmış

🇰🇷 재인쇄된

🇸🇦 مطبوع مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu vytištěno

🇸🇰 znovu vytlačené

🇨🇳 重印的

🇸🇮 ponovno natisnjeno

🇮🇸 aftur prentað

🇰🇿 қайта басылған

🇬🇪 მეორედ დაბეჭდილი

🇦🇿 təkrar çap olunmuş

🇲🇽 reimpreso

Etymology

The term 'reprint' comes from the combination of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the word 'print', derived from the Latin word 'premere', which means 'to press'. The use of the term started to gain traction in the publishing industry during the 19th century, when advances in printing technology made it easier and less expensive to produce multiple copies of books and documents. As the printing industry evolved, the demand for reprints increased, especially for popular titles and texts that experienced repeated sales. In contemporary usage, 'reprinted' can refer to not just the reproduction of books but also articles, manuals, and various publications in digital or physical formats.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,594 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.