re-established
UK[ˌriːɪˈstæblɪʃt]US[ˌriːəˈstæblɪʃt]
v
To set up or create something again after it has been stopped or interrupted.
v
To cause something to be accepted or recognized again.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
establish
ed
re
again
establish
set up
ed
past/participle suffix
Etymology
The word 're-established' is built upon the verb 'establish', which entered English from Old French 'establir', itself derived from Latin 'stabilire' meaning "to make stable". The Latin root 'stabilis' (stable, firm) originates from the Proto-Indo-European root sta- (to stand). The prefix 're-', of Latin origin, is attached to convey the sense of repetition, meaning "to do again". Therefore, the literal morphemic logic is "to set up firmly again", which evolved into the modern abstract meaning of restoring an institution, practice, or condition after a period of absence or decline.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + establish (set up) + ed (past/participle suffix)
- re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
- establish: From Latin 'stabilire' (to make stable), via Old French 'establir'. It functions as the core verb meaning to set up firmly.
- ed: Old English origin, a suffix used to form the past tense and past participle of regular verbs.
Examples
The government has re-established diplomatic relations with its former adversary.
After the fire, the family worked hard to re-established their business.
The new manager's priority was to re-established trust within the team.