retracement
|re-trace-ment|
/rɪˈtreɪsmənt/
going back over
Etymology
'retracement' originates from the Latin word 'retracere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'tracere' meant 'to draw or pull.'
'retracere' transformed into the Old French word 'retracer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'retracement' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to draw or pull again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'going back over a path or course.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of retracing or going back over a path or course.
The retracement of the hiking trail was necessary to find the lost item.
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Noun 2
in finance, a temporary reversal in the direction of a stock's price that goes against the prevailing trend.
The stock experienced a retracement after reaching its peak value.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39