Definition

The act of coming back into view or existence after being gone for a while.

Example

The magician's reappearance amazed the audience after he had disappeared for several minutes.

Conversation

Did you hear about Tom's reappearance at the party last night?

Yeah, I was surprised to see him after all this time!

I know, right? His reappearance really made the night more fun.

Absolutely, it felt like old times with him around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reappearance → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "apparere" (meaning to appear). The word describes the act of appearing again after having been absent.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'appears again' — 're-' means again, and 'apparere' means to appear.

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