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Definition of retelling

retelling

/riːˈtɛl.ɪŋ/
re · tell · ing
Plural:retellings
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Past Simple:retold
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Past Participle:retold
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Present Participle:retelling
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retelling Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A new version or adaptation of a story, myth, or historical event told again or in a different manner.

Example

"The novel is a modern retelling of a classic Greek tragedy set in contemporary New York."

2

The act or process of recounting a story or event again.

Example

"The humorous anecdote seemed to grow more exaggerated with every retelling."

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• verb

1

To tell a story or recount a series of events again or in a new way (present participle of retell).

Example

"The grandfather spent the evening retelling his favorite childhood adventures to the grandchildren."

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• Rhymes for retelling

• Nearby Words

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