reincarnated
UK[ˌriːɪnˈkɑːneɪtɪd]US[ˌriːɪnˈkɑːrneɪtɪd]
adj
Having been born again in a new body or form of life after death.
verb (past tense, past participle)
To cause (someone) to be born again in a new body or form of life.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
in
carn
ate
ed
re
again
in
in, into
carn
flesh, body
ate
verb suffix
ed
adjective/past participle suffix
Etymology
The word 'reincarnated' is built upon the Latin root 'carn-', meaning flesh, which itself derives from the Proto-Indo-European root 'sker-', meaning "to cut". This ancient link connects to the concept of a physical, corporeal body. The Latin prefixes 'in-' (into) and 're-' (again) are layered onto this root, creating a literal sense of "entering the flesh again". Over time, this compound journeyed through French and into English, evolving from a purely physical description into the abstract religious and philosophical concept of the soul or spirit being reborn into a new physical form after death.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + in (in, into) + carn (flesh, body) + ate (verb suffix) + ed (adjective/past participle suffix)
- re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
- in: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "in", "into", or "within".
- carn: Latin origin (from 'caro, carnis'), a root meaning "flesh" or "body".
- ate: Latin origin (via French), a verb-forming suffix.
- ed: Old English origin, a suffix forming the past tense/past participle of verbs and related adjectives.
Examples
Many people believe that the ancient philosopher was reincarnated as a modern artist.
The legend tells of a warrior reincarnated to fulfill an unfinished destiny.
In the story, the villain's spirit was reincarnated in a weaker body.