Redefine — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌrē-di-ˈfīn/ re·de·fine

Meaning & Definition of Redefine

Redefine (verb)

  1. to define (something, such as a concept) again, reformulate
  2. to reexamine or reevaluate especially with a view to change
  3. transform

Redefine (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal

    "learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity"

    similar: readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review, revisit, reweigh, change one's mind (about), go over, think better of
    related: rehear, reconceptualize, reenvision, reimagine, reappraise, reassess, reinvestigate, restudy, amend, correct, emend, rectify, reform, remedy, revise
    near: assert, defend, maintain, uphold

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Redefine

The most common words with a similar meaning to Redefine:

readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review, revisit, reweigh, change one's mind (about), go over, think better of

Related Words for Redefine

rehear, reconceptualize, reenvision, reimagine, reappraise, reassess, reinvestigate, restudy, amend, correct, emend, rectify, reform, remedy, revise

Near Antonyms of Redefine

assert, defend, maintain, uphold

Word Forms of Redefine

Inflections: redefined, redefining, redefines

Derived words: redefinition (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Redefine

First known use: 1848

Frequently Asked Questions about Redefine

What does "Redefine" mean?

"Redefine" means to define (something, such as a concept) again, reformulate. As a verb, it is defined as: to define (something, such as a concept) again, reformulate.

What is another word for "Redefine"?

Other words for "Redefine" include readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore and rethink. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Redefine" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Redefine"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Redefine". Common alternatives include readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review and revisit.

How do you use "Redefine" in a sentence?

Examples of "Redefine" in a sentence: "learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity".

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

"Redefine" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Redefine"?

"Redefine" is pronounced /ˌrē-di-ˈfīn/ and divided into syllables as re·de·fine.

What is the origin of the word "Redefine"?

First known use: 1848.

What is another word for "Redefine" meaning "to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal"?

When "Redefine" (verb) means to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal, synonyms include readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, reevaluate and reexamine.