reconfigured
UK[ˌriːkənˈfɪɡəd]US[ˌriːkənˈfɪɡjərd]
v
To arrange the parts or elements of something in a different way, especially to change the function or capabilities of a computer system or device.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
con
figured
re
again
con
together
figured
shaped
Etymology
The word 'reconfigured' is built upon the Latin verb figurare, meaning "to shape or form," which itself derives from figura (a shape, form, or figure). The prefix con- (together) was added to create configure, implying the act of shaping parts into a coherent whole. The additional prefix re- (again) signals a subsequent action, transforming the meaning to "shape together again." Thus, the etymological logic moves from the concrete concept of giving physical form, through the technical idea of arranging components into a system, to the modern abstract sense of altering the setup or structure of something, especially in computing and design.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + con (together) + figured (shaped)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back."
con: Latin origin (from cum), a prefix meaning "together" or "with."
figured: From Latin figura (shape, form), via Old French figurer. In this context, it functions as the past participle base meaning "shaped" or "arranged."
Examples
The IT team reconfigured the network to improve security.
After the merger, the company reconfigured its entire management structure.
You can easily reconfigure the software modules to suit your specific needs.