reintroduced
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌriːɪntrəˈdjuːst/
KK: /ˌriːɪntrəˈdjuːst/
adjective
Definition
Describes something that has been brought back or presented again after being absent or removed.
Example
The reintroduced species began to thrive in its natural habitat.
Conversation
Did you hear that they reintroduced that old TV show we used to love?
No way! I thought it was gone for good.
Yeah, I can't believe they reintroduced it after all these years.
That’s awesome! I’ll definitely have to check it out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reinstated
restored
revived
Antonyms
removed
eliminated
abandoned
verb
Definition
To bring something back into use or existence after it has been gone or removed.
Example
The species was reintroduced into the wild after being extinct in the area for decades.
Tense Forms
Past: reintroduced
Past Participle: reintroduced
Conversation
Did you hear that they reintroduced the old menu at our favorite café?
No way! I loved that menu so much.
Yeah, I can't wait to try the dishes we used to enjoy.
Root Explanation
Reintroduced → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "introducere" (from Latin, meaning to lead in or bring in). The word means to bring something back in again after it has been removed or discontinued.
Memory Tip
Think of bringing something back in 'again' ('re-') — that's why reintroduced means to lead something back into use.
Visually Confused Words
introduce
unintroduced
introducer
introducee