redrawing
UK[ˌriːˈdrɔːɪŋ]US[ˌriːˈdrɔːɪŋ]
v
the action of drawing something again or differently.
v
the action of revising the boundaries of an electoral district.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
draw
ing
re
again
draw
to make a picture or line
ing
action/process
Etymology
the word 'redrawing' is a modern english formation built upon the ancient verb 'to draw.' its core, 'draw,' originates from the old english 'dragan,' meaning to pull or drag, a concept that naturally extended to pulling a pen or pencil across a surface to create an image. the latin prefix 're-,' meaning 'again,' was productively attached to verbs in middle english, adding the sense of repetition or a fresh attempt. finally, the gerund suffix '-ing,' from old english '-ung' or '-ing,' nominalizes the action, turning the process of drawing again into a concrete concept. thus, the literal "pulling again" evolved into the abstract meanings of creating a new version of a picture or, metaphorically, revising a map or political boundary.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + draw (to make a picture or line) + ing (action/process)
re: a latin prefix meaning "again" or "back," used in english to indicate repetition.
draw: from old english 'dragan' (to pull, drag), of germanic origin, functioning as the core verb.
ing: an old english suffix forming verbal nouns, indicating the action or process.
Examples
the artist is redrawing the sketch to improve the composition.
the committee is responsible for redrawing the state's legislative districts.
after the initial plan was rejected, redrawing the blueprints became necessary.