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Definition of reconfigure

reconfigure

/ˌriːkənˈfɪɡjɚ/
re · con · fig · ure
Adjective:reconfigurable
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Past Simple:reconfigured
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Past Participle:reconfigured
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Present Participle:reconfiguring
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reconfigure Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To rearrange or alter the layout, structure, or functional organization of elements in a particular form or combination.

Example

"The facilities team decided to reconfigure the office layout to create more collaborative workspace for the designers."

2

To change the settings, parameters, or hardware and software components of a computer system or network so that it operates differently.

Example

"The network administrator had to reconfigure the firewall settings to allow secure remote access for employees."

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• Rhymes for reconfigure

• Nearby Words

recondense
recondition
reconfiguration
reconfigure
reconfirm
reconfirmation
reconnaissance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from the prefix 're-' ('again') and 'configure', which derives from Latin 'configurare' ('to fashion after a pattern'), from 'com-' ('together') and 'figurare' ('to shape').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reconfigure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reconfigure
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