redecoration
UK[ˌriːdɛkəˈreɪʃən]US[ˌriːdɛkəˈreɪʃən]
n
The process or work of decorating something again or differently.
n
An instance of redecorating a room or building.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
decorate
ion
re
again
decorate
adorn
ion
action/state
Etymology
The word 'redecoration' is a layered construction built upon the classical Latin verb decorare, meaning 'to adorn or embellish,' which itself derives from decus (ornament, honor). The prefix re-, signifying repetition, was attached in English to form the verb 'redecorate,' meaning to adorn anew. Finally, the action noun suffix -ion was added, following a common pattern in English for forming abstract nouns from verbs of Latin origin. Thus, the term logically narrates the process (-ion) of adorning (decorate) something once more (re-).
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + decorate (adorn) + ion (action/state)
re: Latin origin. A prefix meaning "again" or "back."
decorate: Latin origin (from decorare 'to adorn, embellish'). The core verb meaning "to make something look more attractive by adding extra items or patterns."
ion: Latin/French origin. A noun-forming suffix indicating an action, process, or state.
Examples
The redecoration of the old library took over six months to complete.
We are planning a complete redecoration of the living room next spring.
The hotel is closed for extensive redecoration and modernization.