reinterpretation
UK[ˌriːɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃən]US[ˌriːɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən]
n
the act of interpreting something in a new or different way.
n
a new or different explanation or understanding of something.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
interpret
ation
re
again
interpret
explain
ation
action or result
Etymology
the word 'reinterpretation' is a modern english formation built upon the latinate verb 'interpret'. the prefix 're-', meaning "again", is attached to the existing noun 'interpretation', which itself derives from the latin verb 'interpretari', signifying to explain, expound, or translate. the suffix '-ation' converts the action into a noun denoting the process or result. therefore, the literal construction "the action of explaining again" logically evolved into its current abstract meaning: a new explanation or understanding that supersedes or differs from a previous one.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + interpret (explain) + ation (action or result)
re: from latin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
interpret: from latin 'interpretari', meaning "to explain, translate". in this compound, it functions as the core verb.
ation: from latin '-ationem', a suffix forming nouns indicating an action or its result.
Examples
the artist's work allows for a constant reinterpretation by each new generation.
the discovery of new evidence led to a major reinterpretation of the historical event.
her reinterpretation of the classic song brought a fresh perspective to the familiar melody.