reanalysis
UK[ˌriːəˈnæləsɪs]US[ˌriːəˈnæləsɪs]
n
The act or process of analyzing something again, especially in a different way or with new information.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
analysis
re
again
analysis
detailed examination
Etymology
The word 'reanalysis' is a modern English formation built upon the classical noun 'analysis'. The prefix 're-', derived from Latin, carries its core meaning of "again" or "anew". The base word 'analysis' originates from Greek, via Latin, stemming from the verb analuein meaning "to unloose" or "to break up into constituent parts". Therefore, the literal construction of 'reanalysis' logically means "to unloose or break apart again". This etymology perfectly mirrors the modern abstract meaning: the process of subjecting a subject, dataset, or theory to a fresh, often revised, detailed examination, effectively taking it apart for a second look.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + analysis (detailed examination)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
analysis: Greek origin (from analusis, "a breaking up, a loosening"), a noun meaning "a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something".
Examples
The new data prompted a complete reanalysis of the experiment's results.
A linguistic reanalysis of the old texts revealed previously overlooked patterns.
The policy underwent a thorough reanalysis following the change in economic conditions.