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Definition of redescribe

redescribe

/ˌriːdɪˈskraɪb/
re · de · scribe
Past Simple:redescribed
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Past Participle:redescribed
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Present Participle:redescribing
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redescribe Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To describe again, differently, or in a new way, often to provide greater accuracy or a fresh perspective.

Example

"The philosopher sought to redescribe human consciousness in purely physical terms."

2

To publish a formal, updated scientific description of a previously documented species or taxon (in biological taxonomy).

Example

"After examining newly discovered museum specimens, the entomologists were able to redescribe the rare beetle genus with much greater precision."

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• Rhymes for redescribe

• Nearby Words

redeploy
redeployment
redeposit
redescribe
redescription
redesign
redesignate

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