reclassification
UK[ˌriːˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]US[ˌriːˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃən]
n
The action or process of classifying something again or differently.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
classif
ication
re
again
classif
to classify
ication
action/process
Etymology
The word 'reclassification' is a modern English formation built upon the established verb 'classify'. Its core, 'classify', originates from the Latin 'classis', which referred to a division of the Roman people, later extending to any grouping. The prefix 're-', of Latin origin, is attached to signify repetition, meaning "to classify again." The suffix '-ication' transforms the action into a noun denoting the process itself. Thus, the term logically narrates the process of assigning something to a new or different category, following the original act of classification.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + classif (to classify) + ication (action/process)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
classif: A shortened form of the verb 'classify', from Latin 'classis' (a class or division) and the verb-forming suffix '-fy'.
ication: A noun-forming suffix from Latin '-ficatio', indicating the action or process of making.
Examples
The reclassification of the asteroid caused a significant update in astronomy textbooks.
Data reclassification is an important step in improving the security of digital archives.
The museum's reclassification of several artifacts led to a revised historical timeline.