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Rethinking: meaning, definitions and examples

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rethinking

 

[ riːˈθɪŋkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

Word origin

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.