Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

redefinition

/ɹidˌɛfənˈɪʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.39 in modern English

Syllables
re-def-i-ni-tion
IPA
/ɹidˌɛfənˈɪʃən/
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
5
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act or event of redefining.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From re- + definition.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

redefinitions (plural)

Rhymes With

position addition competition commission mission condition edition definition opposition permission tradition recognition

Questions

How do you pronounce redefinition?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɹidˌɛfənˈɪʃən/.
What does redefinition mean?
The act or event of redefining.
Where does redefinition come from?
From re- + definition.

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