reseed
UK[ˌriːˈsiːd]US[ˌriːˈsiːd]
v
To sow seed on (land) again.
v
To sow (a crop) again.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
seed
re
again
seed
to sow
Etymology
The word 'reseed' is a modern English compound formed by combining the Latin-derived prefix 're-', meaning "again", with the Old English verb 'seed', meaning "to sow". The prefix 're-' entered English via Old French from Latin 're-', 'red-', indicating repetition or return. The base 'seed' originates from the Old English noun 'sǣd', which evolved into a verb meaning to plant or scatter seed. The logic of the word is transparently literal: the action of seeding something a second or subsequent time, reflecting a direct application of its constituent morphemes to an agricultural or horticultural context.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + seed (to sow)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
seed: Old English origin (sǣd), functioning as the base verb meaning "to sow with seed".
Examples
After the harsh winter killed the grass, we had to reseed the entire lawn.
The farmer decided to reseed the field with a more drought-resistant crop.
To maintain a dense turf, it's recommended to reseed bare patches annually.