reprinting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˌriːˈprɪntɪŋ//
KK: /riˈprɪntɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of printing something again, usually a book or article, often to make more copies available.
Example
The publisher decided on a reprinting of the popular novel due to high demand.
Conversation
Did you hear about the reprinting of that classic novel?
Yeah, I saw it at the bookstore last week!
I think it's great that they're doing a reprinting for new readers.
Absolutely! It's nice to see old stories being shared again.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
replica
copy
duplication
Antonyms
original
first
prototype
verb
Definition
To print something again, usually a book or a document that has already been printed before.
Example
The publisher is reprinting the popular novel due to high demand.
Tense Forms
Past: reprinted
Past Participle: reprinted
Conversation
Have you heard about the reprinting of that popular book?
Yeah, I saw it online!
I think it’s great because so many people missed out the first time.
Root Explanation
Reprinting → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "print" (from Old French *preindre*, meaning to press or imprint). The word "reprinting" means the act of printing something again.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') that involves 'pressing' or 'imprinting' ('print') — that's why reprinting means to print again.
Visually Confused Words
printing
xeroprinting
unrepining
repiningly
recruiting