remodel
UK[ˌriːˈmɒd.əl]US[ˌriːˈmɑː.dəl]
v
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building or room.
v
To make a thorough or fundamental change to something.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
model
re
again
model
form
Etymology
The word 'remodel' is a compound formed within English from the prefix 're-' and the verb 'model'. The prefix 're-', from Latin, introduces the core concept of repetition or doing something again. The root 'model' derives from the Latin modulus, meaning a standard of measure or a small scale pattern, which evolved to signify a representation or exemplary form. Thus, the literal construction "to form again" logically evolved into the modern sense of altering or reconstructing an existing structure or system, implying a process of giving it a new form or pattern. This etymological path clearly illustrates the transition from the concrete idea of reshaping a physical object to the more abstract concept of making fundamental changes.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + model (form)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
model: Latin origin (from modulus, a small measure), functioning as the root meaning "form", "pattern", or "standard".
Examples
They plan to remodel the kitchen to create an open-plan living space.
The company is remodeling its business strategy to adapt to the digital market.
After the flood, the entire basement had to be remodeled.