reignite
UK[ˌriːɪɡˈnaɪt]US[ˌriːɪɡˈnaɪt]
v
to start burning again, or to make something start burning again
v
to start again, or to make something start again, after a period without activity
Morpheme Breakdown
re
ignite
re
again
ignite
set on fire
Etymology
the word 'reignite' is a modern english formation, combining the latin-derived prefix 're-' with the verb 'ignite'. 'ignite' itself originates from the latin verb 'ignire', meaning "to set on fire", which is derived from 'ignis', the latin word for fire. the prefix 're-', ubiquitous in english, denotes repetition or a return to a previous state. therefore, the literal construction "to set on fire again" logically extends to both physical combustion and metaphorical contexts, such as restarting a conflict, a debate, or enthusiasm.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + ignite (set on fire)
re- (latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back"), ignite (latin origin, from 'ignire' meaning "to set on fire", functioning as the root verb)
Examples
firefighters worked to prevent the smoldering debris from reigniting.
the controversial article reignited the debate on free speech.
a chance meeting reignited her passion for painting.