reshuffling
UK[ˌriːˈʃʌf.lɪŋ]US[ˌriːˈʃʌf.lɪŋ]
n
The act of changing the positions or responsibilities of people within an organization or group.
n
The act of mixing up the order of playing cards again.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
shuffl
ing
re
again
shuffl
to mix
ing
noun suffix
Etymology
The word 'reshuffling' is built upon the verb 'shuffle,' which entered English in the 16th century, likely from Low German words related to dragging the feet or mixing cards. The prefix 're-,' of Latin origin, is a prolific modifier in English meaning "again," attached to indicate repetition of the action. The suffix '-ing' converts the action into a noun denoting the process itself. Thus, the literal construction "to mix again" evolved from the concrete act of re-mixing playing cards to the modern, abstract organizational metaphor for reassigning roles or positions within a structure.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + shuffl (to mix) + ing (noun suffix)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back."
shuffl: Germanic origin (likely from Low German schuffeln), the verb stem meaning "to mix or arrange disorderly."
ing: Old English origin, a suffix forming verbal nouns indicating an action or process.
Examples
The CEO announced a major reshuffling of the company's executive board.
After the election, a cabinet reshuffling is expected to take place.
He called for a reshuffling of the deck before dealing the next hand.