Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

reappraisal

/ɹˌiəpɹˈeɪzəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.32 in modern English

Syllables: reap-praisal
IPA: /ɹˌiəpɹˈeɪzəl/

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A second look at or reassessment of the value of something; a new appraisal.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"It is only recently that a reappraisal of homosexuality has led some psychologists and theologians to accept it as a natural and potentially healthy expression of human sexuality."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English appraisal English reappraisal From re- + appraisal.

Usage

Inflected Forms

reappraisals (plural)

Synonyms

reappraisement revaluation review reassessment

Rhymes With

hazel nasal appraisal faisal hazle

Questions

How do you pronounce reappraisal?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɹˌiəpɹˈeɪzəl/.
What does reappraisal mean?: A second look at or reassessment of the value of something; a new appraisal.
Where does reappraisal come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English appraisal English reappraisal From re- + appraisal.

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