reshaping
UK[ˌriːˈʃeɪpɪŋ]US[ˌriːˈʃeɪpɪŋ]
n
The action or process of changing the shape, form, or nature of something again or differently.
verb (present participle)
Changing the shape, form, or nature of something again or differently.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
shape
ing
re
again
shape
form
ing
action/process
Etymology
The word 'reshaping' is a modern English formation built upon the core Germanic verb 'shape,' which traces back to the Old English 'scieppan,' meaning "to create or form." This root is augmented by the Latin-derived prefix 're-,' a versatile element signifying repetition or a return to a previous state. The addition of the nominalizing suffix '-ing' transforms the action into a concept denoting the process itself. Thus, the literal morphemic sequence "again-form-process" logically constructs the abstract meaning of actively modifying the form or character of something for a second time or in a new way.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + shape (form) + ing (action/process)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back."
shape: Old English origin (scieppan, gesceap), meaning "form" or "creation." In this word, it functions as the core root.
ing: Old English origin (ing, ung), a suffix used to form nouns from verbs, indicating an action, process, or result.
Examples
The reshaping of the company's strategy was necessary for survival.
Artists are constantly reshaping their visions as they work.
The constant reshaping of the coastline by erosion is a powerful natural process.