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remaking

/riːˈmeɪ.kɪŋ/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

The act or process of making something over again, altering it significantly, or reconstructing it in a new form.

Example Sentences:
  • The city underwent a complete remaking of its downtown commercial district.
  • The author's remaking of the classic novel into a modern sci-fi thriller was brilliant.
2.verb

Present participle of remake: to make something again or differently.

Example Sentences:
  • They are remaking the kitchen to add more counter space.
  • Hollywood studios keep remaking popular films from the 1980s.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'remake', formed by combining the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again' or 'anew') with the Old English word 'macian' (meaning 'to make, construct, or do'). The gerundial/participial suffix '-ing' turns the action into a noun or ongoing process.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'making' meaning 'building'—remaking is building something all over again.

Frequently Asked Questions About “remaking

1. What is the meaning of “remaking” in English?

In English, remaking (noun) is defined as: “The act or process of making something over again, altering it significantly, or reconstructing it in a new form.”.

2. How do you use “remaking” in a sentence?

The city underwent a complete remaking of its downtown commercial district.

3. What are English synonyms of “remaking”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “remaking”?

Derived from the verb 'remake', formed by combining the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again' or 'anew') with the Old English word 'macian' (meaning 'to make, construct, or do'). The gerundial/participial suffix '-ing' turns the action into a noun or ongoing process.