Rethinking: meaning, definitions and examples
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rethinking
[ riːˈθɪŋkɪŋ ]
changing perspective
To reconsider or reevaluate something, especially in order to make changes or improvements.
Synonyms
reassess, reconsider, reflect, review
Examples of usage
- After receiving feedback, she decided to start rethinking her approach to the project.
- I have been rethinking my career choices lately.
Translations
Translations of the word "rethinking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repensar
🇮🇳 पुनर्विचार
🇩🇪 überdenken
🇮🇩 memikirkan kembali
🇺🇦 переосмислення
🇵🇱 przemyślenie
🇯🇵 再考
🇫🇷 repenser
🇪🇸 replanteamiento
🇹🇷 yeniden düşünme
🇰🇷 재고
🇸🇦 إعادة التفكير
🇨🇿 přehodnocení
🇸🇰 prehodnotenie
🇨🇳 重新思考
🇸🇮 premišljevanje
🇮🇸 endurhugsun
🇰🇿 қайта ойлану
🇬🇪 ხელახალი გააზრება
🇦🇿 yenidən düşünmə
🇲🇽 replanteamiento
Etymology
The word 'rethinking' is derived from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'think'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century, with the concept of reconsidering or reviewing one's thoughts or ideas. Over time, 'rethinking' has become a common term used to describe the act of reflecting on and potentially changing one's perspective or approach to a situation.
See also: outthink, overthink, overthinking, rethink, think, thinker, thinkers, thinking, thought, unthinkability, unthinkable, unthinkableness, unthinkably, unthinking, unthinkingly.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,195, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 21192 concretely
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- 21194 subterfuge
- 21195 rethinking
- 21196 upshot
- 21197 laud
- 21198 unbecoming
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