redirection
UK[ˌriːdaɪˈrɛkʃən]US[ˌriːdəˈrɛkʃən]
n
the action of changing the direction or purpose of something to a new one.
n
the process of sending someone or something to a different place or person for help, information, or action.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
direct
ion
re
again
direct
to guide
ion
action/state
Etymology
the word "redirection" is a modern english formation built upon classical latin components. the core, "direct," originates from the latin verb dirigere, meaning "to set straight, guide," itself a compound of dis- ("apart") and regere ("to guide, rule"). the prefix "re-" adds the sense of doing this action again or sending something back. the suffix "-ion" nominalizes the process. thus, the literal morphemic logic of "guiding again" evolved into the contemporary abstract meaning of changing the course or destination of something, whether it be data, attention, or a physical object.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + direct (to guide) + ion (action/state)
- re: a prefix of latin origin meaning "again" or "back".
- direct: from latin directus, meaning "straight, guided". it functions as the core root.
- ion: a suffix of latin origin (-io) used to form nouns indicating an action or its result.
Examples
the website uses a redirection service to send visitors to the new domain.
the therapist suggested a cognitive redirection of his anxious thoughts.
the company announced a strategic redirection of its resources towards renewable energy.