Definition

Describing something that has been recovered or restored, often referring to materials or land that have been improved or made usable again.

Example

The reclaimed wood was used to build beautiful furniture.

Conversation

Have you seen the new park they opened downtown?

Yeah, it looks amazing, especially the reclaimed land they used for it.

I love how they turned an old industrial site into something beautiful.

Exactly! It really shows how reclaimed spaces can benefit the community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To take back or recover something that was lost or taken away.

Example

The company reclaimed the land to restore the natural habitat.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you reclaimed that old chair from the garage.

Yeah, it was just sitting there collecting dust.

It looks really nice now after the makeover you gave it.

Root Explanation

Reclaimed → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "claim" (from Latin "clamare", meaning to call out or shout). The word "reclaimed" means to call back or recover something again, often referring to land or resources that have been restored to a usable state.

Memory Tip

Think of 'calling back' ('claim') something 'again' ('re-') — that's why reclaimed means to recover or restore something.

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