reimagined
|re-im-ag-ined|
B2
/ˌriːɪˈmædʒɪnd/
(reimagine)
rethink or reconceive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reimagine' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'imagine' from Latin 'imaginari', meaning 'to form a mental image'.
Historical Evolution
'imaginari' transformed into the Old French word 'imaginer', and eventually became the modern English word 'imagine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to form a mental image again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to rethink or reconceive'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'reimagine'.
The director reimagined the classic tale for a modern audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45