resupply
UK[ˌriːsəˈplaɪ]US[ˌriːsəˈplaɪ]
v
to provide someone or something with a new supply of something, especially something that has been used up or is needed.
n
an act of providing a new supply of something.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
supply
re
again
supply
provide
Etymology
the word "resupply" is a modern english compound formed by attaching the latin-derived prefix "re-" to the existing verb "supply." the core verb "supply" originates from latin supplere, meaning "to fill up," which itself is built from sub- ("up from under") and plere ("to fill"). the prefix "re-" introduces the concept of repetition. therefore, the literal morphemic logic is "to fill up again," which directly and transparently evolved into the modern meaning of providing a fresh or renewed provision of necessary materials.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + supply (provide)
re- (latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back"); supply (from old french soupleer, from latin supplere meaning "to fill up, complete", acting as the root verb).
Examples
the base will need to resupply its troops before the next mission.
the success of the expedition depended on a timely aerial resupply.
we had to resupply the ship with food and fuel at the nearest port.