Resurfaced: meaning, definitions and examples
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resurfaced
[ riหหsษหrfษชst ]
reappeared suddenly
Resurfaced means to come back into view or to be made visible again, particularly after being hidden or submerged. It can refer to physical objects that re-emerge from a hidden state or situations that come back into discussion or attention.
Synonyms
appeared, reemerged, returned.
Examples of usage
- The missing ship resurfaced after decades.
- Old memories resurfaced during the conversation.
- The debate about climate change has resurfaced in the media.
renovated or restored
In a different context, resurfaced can refer to the process of refurbishing or renewing a surface. This often applies to roads, swimming pools, or floors that have been treated to improve their condition.
Synonyms
refurbished, renovated, restored.
Examples of usage
- The city resurfaced the streets last summer.
- We resurfaced the wooden deck to bring back its shine.
- The pool was resurfaced in time for the summer season.
Translations
Translations of the word "resurfaced" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ressurgido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฟเคฐ เคธเฅ เคเคญเคฐเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช wieder aufgetaucht
๐ฎ๐ฉ muncul kembali
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะฝะธะบ ะทะฝะพะฒั
๐ต๐ฑ pojawiล siฤ ponownie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๆตฎไธใใ
๐ซ๐ท ressurgi
๐ช๐ธ resurgido
๐น๐ท yeniden ortaya รงฤฑkmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ค์ ๋ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุธูุฑ ู ุฑุฉ ุฃุฎุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ znovu se objevilo
๐ธ๐ฐ znovu sa objavil
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆฐๆตฎ็ฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ ponovno se pojavilo
๐ฎ๐ธ kom aftur fram
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะนัะฐ ะฟะฐะนะดะฐ ะฑะพะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แืืืฉ แแแฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yenidษn gรถrรผnษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ resurgido
Etymology
The term 'resurface' is formed from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'surface', which comes from the Latin word 'superficies', meaning 'the surface, outer appearance'. The concept of resurfacing has evolved from its physical origins, where it primarily described the action of renewing or restoring a physical surface, such as roads or pavements. As language evolved, the term began to encompass broader meanings, including emotional or situational contexts, where 'resurfaced' describes things that have come back into light or attention after being neglected or hidden. This versatility reflects the dynamic nature of language and how words can adapt to express new ideas and contexts over time.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,148, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27145 quaintly
- 27146 pragmatist
- 27147 hospitably
- 27148 resurfaced
- 27149 biotech
- 27150 receipted
- 27151 reinforcer
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