Definition

To place something back into its original position or to insert it again after it has been removed.

Example

The surgeon had to reimplant the kidney after the transplant procedure.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you had to reimplant your phone's battery.

Yeah, it was acting up, so I had no choice.

That sounds frustrating! Was it hard to reimplant it yourself?

Not really, just a bit time-consuming, but I managed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reimplant → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "implant" (from Latin "implantare", meaning to plant in). The word "reimplant" means to plant something again, typically referring to the surgical procedure of placing an organ or tissue back into the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'planting again' — 're-' means again, and 'implant' means to plant. This helps you remember that 'reimplant' refers to the act of placing something back into its original position.

Visually Confused Words