rebuilt
UK: ˌriːˈbɪlt | US: ˌriːˈbɪlt
vt. to build again or differently after destruction or damage
adj. having been reconstructed or restored
rebuilt = re<again> + built<constructed>
- re: A prefix from Latin meaning "again" or "back," indicating repetition or restoration.
- built: Past participle of "build," derived from Old English byldan (to construct), rooted in Proto-Germanic builthjan.
Etymology Origin:
The word "rebuilt" combines the Latin prefix re- (denoting repetition) with the Germanic root built, reflecting a hybrid of Latin and Old English influences. It literally means "constructed again," capturing the idea of restoration or modification after damage. The prefix re- is highly productive in English, often signaling renewal (e.g., "rewrite," "renew").
The historic church was rebuilt after the earthquake.
He rebuilt his career from scratch after the setback.
The team rebuilt the engine for better performance.
Trust, once broken, is hard to rebuild.
The city rebuilt the bridge with modern materials.