Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

redistribution

/ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.27 in modern English

Syllables: re-dis-tri-bu-tion
IPA: /ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/

17

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of changing the distribution of resources.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The further distribution of something received or purchased.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The redistribution of wealth between the rich and poor has been tried many times."
"The redistribution of this software in any form is prohibited."

Etymology

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

Usage

Inflected Forms

redistributions (plural)

Derived Forms

redistributional redistributionism redistributionist redistributive

Phrases

body fat redistribution syndrome redistribution of wealth route redistribution

Rhymes With

solution distribution resolution constitution revolution evolution institution contribution execution pollution prosecution prostitution

Questions

How do you pronounce redistribution?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/.
What does redistribution mean?: The act of changing the distribution of resources.
Where does redistribution come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English distribution English redistribution From re- + distribution.

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