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rediscovery

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːdɪˈskʌvəri/

KK: /ˌriːdɪˈskʌvəri/

noun
Definition

The act of finding something again that was previously known or forgotten.


Example

The rediscovery of ancient texts has changed our understanding of history.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever experienced a rediscovery of something you loved as a kid?
Sloth B
Definitely! I recently started playing my old video games again.
Sloth A
That's awesome! It's like a whole rediscovery of childhood memories.
Sloth B
Exactly! It feels great to relive those moments.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
recovery
reclamation
revival
Antonyms
loss
forgetting
abandonment
Root Explanation

Rediscovery → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "discovery" (from Latin "discooperire", meaning to uncover or reveal). The word means the act of uncovering or revealing something again that was previously known or forgotten.

Memory Tip

Think of 'discovering' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'discovery' means to uncover. This helps you remember that 'rediscovery' is about finding something that was once known.

Visually Confused Words
prediscovery
prediscover
discovery
recovery
discover
prediscoverer
discovert
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