remodeled
UK[ˌriːˈmɒd.əld]US[ˌriːˈmɑː.dəld]
v
To change the structure, shape, or appearance of something, especially a building or room.
v
To reorganize or restructure something.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
model
ed
re
again
model
form
ed
past tense suffix
Etymology
The word 'remodeled' is built upon the core concept of forming or shaping, derived from the Latin modulus, meaning a standard measure or model. The prefix 're-', meaning "again," was attached in English to indicate the action of shaping something anew. The addition of the past tense suffix '-ed' completes the verb form, creating a term that literally means "to have formed again." This etymological journey from a concrete measure to an abstract process of reformation perfectly captures the modern meaning of altering or improving an existing structure.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + model (form) + ed (past tense suffix)
- re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
- model: From Latin modulus (a small measure, standard), via Italian modello and French modèle. In this word, it functions as the root meaning "to shape or form".
- ed: Old English origin, a suffix indicating the past tense or past participle of a verb.
Examples
They completely remodeled the kitchen to create an open-plan living space.
After the acquisition, the company remodeled its business strategy.
The historic theater was carefully remodeled to restore its original Art Deco features.