reintroduce
UK[ˌriːɪn.trəˈdjuːs]US[ˌriːɪn.trəˈduːs]
v
to start using something again or to bring something back that existed before
v
to bring a type of plant or animal back to an area where it had disappeared
Morpheme Breakdown
re
intro
duce
re
again
intro
within, inward
duce
lead
Etymology
the word "reintroduce" is a modern english formation built upon the classical latin verb "introducere," which meant "to lead in" or "to bring in." this latin verb itself is a compound of the prefix "intro-" (inward) and "ducere" (to lead). the english prefix "re-," also of latin origin, was later attached to the front of "introduce," signifying the action of leading something in once more. therefore, the literal morphemic logic of "leading in again" perfectly captures the modern meaning of bringing something back into use, practice, or a specific environment.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + intro (within, inward) + duce (lead)
- re: latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
- intro: latin origin, from the prefix "intro-" meaning "within" or "inward".
- duce: latin origin, from the verb "ducere" meaning "to lead".
Examples
the park authority plans to reintroduce wolves to the national forest.
the company decided to reintroduce its popular soft drink with original packaging.
after years of absence, the artist reintroduced traditional techniques into her modern work.