recombine
UK: ˌriːkəmˈbaɪn | US: ˌriːkəmˈbaɪn
vt. to combine again or differently
vi. to undergo recombination (e.g., genetic material)
The word "recombine" merges the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with the verb "combine" (from Latin "combinare," meaning "to join two things"). Originally used in general contexts to mean "to unite again," it later gained specialized usage in genetics to describe the rearrangement of DNA sequences. The prefix "re-" reinforces the idea of repetition or restoration, while "combine" retains its core sense of merging elements.
Scientists recombine DNA segments to study genetic traits.
The artist decided to recombine old materials into a new sculpture.
During meiosis, chromosomes recombine to increase genetic diversity.
The software allows users to recombine audio tracks effortlessly.
To solve the puzzle, you must recombine the scattered pieces correctly.