reappear
UK[ˌriːəˈpɪə(r)]US[ˌriːəˈpɪr]
v
to appear again or to be seen again after not being seen for a period of time.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
appear
re
again
appear
come into sight
Etymology
the word 'reappear' is a modern english formation built upon the existing verb 'appear.' the prefix 're-,' derived from latin, has been a productive element in english since middle english times, freely attached to verbs of latin and french origin to indicate repetition. the core verb 'appear' entered english via old french 'aparoir,' tracing back to the latin 'apparere,' meaning "to come in sight, be visible," itself from 'ad-' (to) and 'parere' (to come forth, be visible). therefore, 'reappear' logically and transparently combines these elements to denote the action of coming into sight once more.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + appear (come into sight)
're-' is a prefix of Latin origin, meaning "again" or "back." 'appear' is a verb of Latin origin (from 'apparere'), meaning "to come into sight" or "to become visible."
Examples
the sun reappeared from behind the clouds after the brief shower.
the actor reappeared on stage to take a final bow.
symptoms of the illness can reappear even after treatment.