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reissue

|re-is-sue|

B2

🇺🇸

/riˈɪʃu/

🇬🇧

/riˈɪʃuː/

release again

Etymology
Etymology Information

'reissue' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'issue' from Latin 'exire', meaning 'to go out'.

Historical Evolution

'exire' transformed into the Old French word 'issir', and eventually became the modern English word 'issue'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to go out or come out', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to publish or release again'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a new issue of a previously released publication or recording.

The reissue of the album includes several bonus tracks.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to issue something again, especially a publication or a recording.

The publisher decided to reissue the classic novel with a new cover.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41