ˈri: prefix 1 attachable to
almost any verb or
its derivative,
meaning: a
once more;
afresh,
anew (readjust; renumber). b
back;
with return to a
previous state (reassemble; reverse). °A
hyphen is
normally used
when the word begins with e (re-enact), or to
distinguish the compound
from a more
familiar one-word
form (re-form = form again). 2 (also redbefore a
vowel, as in redolent) in verbs
and verbal derivatives denoting: a in return; mutually (react; resemble). b
opposition (repel; resist). c
behind or
after (relic; remain). d
retirement or
secrecy (recluse; reticence). e
off,
away, down (recede;
relegate; repress). f
frequentative or
intensive force (redouble;
refine; resplendent). g
negative force (recant; reveal). [L re-, red-,
again, back, etc.]