Recombine — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌrē-kəm-ˈbīn/ re·com·bine

Meaning & Definition of Recombine

Recombine (verb)

  1. to combine again or anew
  2. to cause to undergo recombination
  3. to undergo recombination

Recombine (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in reunite, rejoin

    similar: reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite, reaffix, reattach, refasten, refix, resecure, associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, ally, confederate, league, mate, yoke, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice
    opposite: detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter, break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Recombine

The most common words with a similar meaning to Recombine:

reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite, reaffix, reattach, refasten, refix, resecure, associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, ally, confederate, league, mate, yoke, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Recombine

Words with the opposite meaning of Recombine:

detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter, break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink

Word Forms of Recombine

Inflections: recombined, recombining, recombines

Origin & Etymology of Recombine

First known use: 1619t

Frequently Asked Questions about Recombine

What does "Recombine" mean?

"Recombine" means to combine again or anew. As a verb, it is defined as: to combine again or anew.

What is another word for "Recombine"?

Other words for "Recombine" include reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite, reaffix, reattach, refasten and refix. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Recombine" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Recombine"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Recombine". Common alternatives include reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite, reaffix, reattach, refasten, refix, resecure and associate.

What is the opposite of "Recombine"?

Antonyms of "Recombine" include detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite and divide.

Is "Recombine" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Recombine" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Recombine"?

"Recombine" is pronounced /ˌrē-kəm-ˈbīn/ and divided into syllables as re·com·bine.

What is the origin of the word "Recombine"?

First known use: 1619t.

What is another word for "Recombine" meaning "as in reunite, rejoin"?

When "Recombine" (verb) means as in reunite, rejoin, synonyms include reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite, reaffix and reattach. Opposites in this sense include detach, disaffiliate, disconnect and disjoin.