reorganization

UK: ˌriːɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən | US: ˌriːɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən

Definition

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

  2. n. a new or modified structure resulting from such an act

Structure
re <again>organize <arrange systematically>ation <noun suffix>
Etymology

The word "reorganization" combines three morphemes:

  1. "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again"), indicating repetition or renewal.
  2. "organize" (from Greek "organon" via Latin "organizare," meaning "to arrange systematically").
  3. "-ation" (a noun-forming suffix from Latin "-atio," denoting an action or process).
    The term emerged in the early 19th century, reflecting industrial and bureaucratic needs to restructure systems. The logic is linear: "re-" + "organize" = "to arrange again," with "-ation" nominalizing the action.
Examples

  1. The company announced a major reorganization to improve efficiency.

  2. After the merger, the reorganization of departments took six months.

  3. The political party underwent reorganization to address internal conflicts.

  4. School reorganization plans sparked debates among parents and teachers.

  5. The software update required a complete reorganization of the database.