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Definition of reassume

reassume

/ˌriːəˈsuːm/
re · as · sume
Past Simple:reassumed
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Past Participle:reassumed
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Present Participle:reassuming
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reassume Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To take on or adopt a role, position, responsibility, or form once again.

Example

"After a brief sabbatical, the director decided to reassume leadership of the research institute."

2

To suppose or take something for granted again without proof.

Example

"We should not simply reassume that market conditions will remain favorable next quarter."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "reassume" and "resume" share the same Latin roots, "resume" is commonly used for continuing an interrupted activity, whereas "reassume" is more formal and typically reserved for taking back an office, role, form, or legal obligation.

• Rhymes for reassume

• Nearby Words

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reassign
reassignment
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reassurance
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reassuring

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from the prefix "re-" (again) and "assume", which derives from Latin "assumere" (to take up or adopt), from "ad-" (to) and "sumere" (to take).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reassume. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reassume
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