Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

retranslate

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.09 in modern English

Syllables: re-trans-late
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To translate again or anew.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"Unfortunately, after re-translating the society's transcription of the Coptic text, I have found that the actual meaning is vastly different. While National Geographic's translation supported the provocative interpretation of Judas as a hero, a more careful reading makes clear that Judas is not only no hero, he is a demon."

Etymology

From re- + translate.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: re

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

retranslates (present, singular) retranslating (participle, present) retranslated (participle, past) retranslated (past) re-translate (alternative)

Derived Forms

retranslator

Frequently Paired Words

retranslation

Questions

What does retranslate mean?: To translate again or anew.
Where does retranslate come from?: From re- + translate.

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