redesign
UK[ˌriːdɪˈzaɪn]US[ˌriːdɪˈzaɪn]
v
To design something again or in a different way.
n
The process or result of redesigning something.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
design
re
again
design
plan
Etymology
The word 'redesign' is a modern English compound formed by attaching the Latin-derived prefix 're-' to the existing English word 'design'. 'Design' itself entered English from Latin designare ('to mark out, devise'), via Italian disegnare and French désigner. The prefix 're-', ubiquitous in Latin and its descendant languages, carries the core sense of repetition or reversal. Therefore, the literal morphemic logic of 'redesign' is transparent: to 'design again' or 'design anew'. This reflects a common pattern in English where Latin prefixes are systematically combined with established words to efficiently create new terms for processes of modification and improvement.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + design (plan)
- re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
- design: Latin origin (from designare meaning 'to mark out'), functioning as the root verb/noun meaning to plan or conceive.
Examples
The company decided to redesign its logo to appeal to a younger audience.
The architect presented a complete redesign of the building's interior layout.
We need to redesign the website to improve user experience and accessibility.