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Definition of reinvention

reinvention

/ˌriː.ɪnˈvɛn.ʃən/
re · in · ven · tion
Plural:reinventions
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Adjective:reinventive
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reinvention Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of radically changing something so that it appears to be entirely new, or of adopting a completely new identity or role.

Example

"The company's successful reinvention as a digital media platform saved it from bankruptcy."

2

The act of inventing something again, especially without knowledge of an earlier invention of the same thing.

Example

"Sharing research findings openly helps prevent the costly reinvention of existing technologies."

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• Rhymes for reinvention

• Nearby Words

reintroduction
reinvade
reinvent
reinvention
reinvest
reinvestigate
reinvestigation

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