Definition

Describing something that is designed to allow reentry or is directed inward.

Example

The reentrant design of the building allows for better airflow.

Conversation

Did you see the new building they constructed downtown?

Yes, it's really interesting with all those reentrant features.

I know, right? I love how it looks from different angles.

It definitely adds a unique touch to the skyline.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person or thing that reenters or returns, often used in contexts like programming or geometry to describe angles or shapes that come back into a previous area.

Example

The reentrant in the design allowed for better flow of the water in the garden.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed that reentrant angles can change the way a room feels?

Yeah, they really do make a space feel more dynamic and interesting.

Exactly! I think a little reentrant design can add so much character.

Root Explanation

Reentrant → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "entrant" (from the Latin "intrare", meaning to enter). The word "reentrant" describes something that enters again, often used in contexts like programming or mathematics where a function can be called again without interference.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'enters again' — 're-' means again, and 'entrant' relates to entering. This helps you remember that a reentrant is something that can be entered or called again.

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