redefinition

UK: ˌriːdɛfɪˈnɪʃən | US: ˌriːdɛfɪˈnɪʃən

Definition

  1. n. the act or process of defining something again or differently

  2. n. a revised or updated definition

Structure
re <again>define <to set bounds>tion <noun suffix>
Etymology

The word "redefinition" combines three morphemes:

  1. "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again"), indicating repetition or revision.
  2. "define" (from Latin "definire," meaning "to set limits or boundaries"), representing the core action of clarifying meaning.
  3. "-tion" (a noun-forming suffix from Latin "-tio"), turning the verb into a noun denoting the process or result.
    The term logically evolved to describe the act of revising or clarifying a definition, often in response to new contexts or understandings.
Examples

  1. The redefinition of gender roles has sparked widespread debate.

  2. Scientific progress often requires the redefinition of old theories.

  3. The dictionary included a redefinition of the term "artificial intelligence."

  4. Her redefinition of success focused on happiness rather than wealth.

  5. The committee proposed a redefinition of the project's goals.