Retelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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retelling

 

[ rɪˈtɛlɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

story

A retelling is a new version of a story that has been told before, often with changes or additions to the original plot. It can involve reimagining characters, settings, or events to create a fresh perspective on the familiar tale.

Synonyms

adaptation, reimagining, reinterpretation

Examples of usage

  • He wrote a retelling of the classic fairy tale, adding modern twists to the storyline.
  • The movie is a retelling of the historical event, focusing on different aspects of the story.
  • She enjoys reading retellings of myths and legends, comparing the various interpretations.

Translations

Translations of the word "retelling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recontar

🇮🇳 पुनःकथन

🇩🇪 Nacherzählung

🇮🇩 menceritakan kembali

🇺🇦 переказ

🇵🇱 opowiadanie na nowo

🇯🇵 再話 (さいわ)

🇫🇷 récit

🇪🇸 relato

🇹🇷 tekrar anlatma

🇰🇷 이야기 다시 하기

🇸🇦 إعادة سرد

🇨🇿 převyprávění

🇸🇰 prerozprávanie

🇨🇳 复述 (fùshù)

🇸🇮 ponovno pripovedovanje

🇮🇸 endursögn

🇰🇿 қайта баяндау

🇬🇪 ხელახლა მოყოლა

🇦🇿 təkrar danışmaq

🇲🇽 relato

Word origin

The word 'retelling' originated from the verb 'retell,' which is a combination of 're-' meaning again and 'tell' meaning to narrate or recount. The concept of retelling stories has been a common practice throughout history, allowing people to share folklore, legends, and myths in new and creative ways.

See also: foretell, foretelling, tell, telling, telly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,875, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.