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Definition of rediscovery

rediscovery

/ˌriːdɪˈskʌvəri/
re · dis · cov · er · y
Plural:rediscoveries
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Adjective:rediscovered
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rediscovery Lexical Profile

rediscovery Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of finding, learning about, or appreciating something again after it has been forgotten, lost, or neglected.

Example

"The scholar's research led to the rediscovery of several classical manuscripts that had been overlooked for centuries."

2

Something that has been found, brought to light, or appreciated again after a period of obscurity.

Example

"The restored silent film was hailed by critics as the most exciting cinematic rediscovery of the decade."

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redirect
redirection
rediscover
rediscovery
rediscuss
redisplay
redistribute

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') and 'discovery', which ultimately traces back through Old French 'descovrir' to Late Latin 'discooperire' (meaning 'to uncover' or 'to reveal').

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