rebound
UK: rɪˈbaʊnd | US: rɪˈbaʊnd
v. to spring back after hitting a surface
v. to recover from a setback or difficulty
n. the act of rebounding; a recovery or reaction
rebound = re<again> + bound<leap>
- re: A prefix meaning "again" or "back," from Latin re-.
- bound: Derived from Old French bondir ("to leap, rebound"), ultimately from Late Latin bombitare ("to buzz, hum"), influenced by the idea of energetic movement.
Etymology Origin:
The word "rebound" combines the Latin prefix re- ("again") with the Old French root bound ("leap"), reflecting the physical action of bouncing back. Originally tied to the notion of leaping or springing, it evolved to describe both literal rebounds (e.g., a ball) and metaphorical recoveries (e.g., from adversity). The dual meaning highlights the word’s logical progression from physical motion to abstract resilience.
The basketball rebounded off the backboard.
After the divorce, she struggled but eventually rebounded emotionally.
The stock market rebounded sharply after the crash.
His optimism rebounded quickly despite the failure.
The ball’s rebound was caught by the goalkeeper.