redefine C2 Topic:Communication US /ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn/ UK /ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn/ See IPA manual Freq #37194 Meanings 1 verb to define a word, idea, role, or boundary again or in a different way The discovery may redefine what scientists mean by a habitable planet. 2 verb to change the nature, scope, or perceived meaning of something Remote work has redefined the boundary between home and office. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 verb · to define a word, idea,... recastreformulatereinterpret 2 verb · to change the nature,... transformreshape ↔ Opposites preserveretain Word family Forms redefining Derived forms redefinableredefinition Related forms definedefinition Etymology Formed from re- ("again; anew") + define. The prefix allows both literal definition again and the broader idea of changing the accepted character or limits of something. Topics Communication External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # redefine **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** verb **IPA (US):** /ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn/ **IPA (UK):** /ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn/ **Frequency rank:** 37194 ## Meanings 1. to define a word, idea, role, or boundary again or in a different way 2. to change the nature, scope, or perceived meaning of something ## Examples - The discovery may redefine what scientists mean by a habitable planet. - Remote work has redefined the boundary between home and office. ## Synonyms - recast - reformulate - reinterpret - reshape ## Antonyms - preserve - retain ## Derived Forms - redefinable - redefinition ## Related Forms - define - definition ## Etymology Formed from re- ("again; anew") + define. The prefix allows both literal definition again and the broader idea of changing the accepted character or limits of something. ## Topics - Communication markdown