recoupling
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈkaʊpəlɪŋ/
KK: /rɪˈkaʊpəlɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of joining or connecting something again after it has been separated.
Example
The recoupling of the two sections of the bridge was completed last week.
Conversation
Have you heard about the idea of recoupling in relationships?
Yeah, I think it’s interesting how people can reconnect after a break.
Exactly! It’s like finding a new way to bond again.
Right, sometimes a little distance helps you appreciate each other more.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reconnection
reunion
restoration
Antonyms
separation
disconnection
division
verb
Definition
To connect or join again after being separated.
Example
After the repairs, the technician began recoupling the wires to restore the connection.
Tense Forms
Past: recoupled
Past Participle: recoupled
Conversation
Have you heard about their plans for recoupling?
Yeah, it's surprising after everything that happened between them.
I wonder if they'll actually go through with it this time.
Root Explanation
Recoupling → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "couple" (from Old French *coupler*, meaning to join or link together) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word "recoupling" means the action of joining or linking together again.
Memory Tip
Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'joining together' ('couple') to remember that 'recoupling' means to join or link together once more.
Visually Confused Words
coupling
redoubling
precooling