re-engine
/ɹiːɛnd͡ʒɪn/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.69 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
Alternative form of reengine.
Example Sentences
- "Instead of something completely new, with all the inherent delays associated with testing and the high risk of failure, it was suggested in some circles that it might be possible to re-engine an existing type and beef up its bogies and suspension."
Etymology
From re- + engine.
Regional Pronunciation
- British English: /ɹiːɛnd͡ʒɪn/