revalue
UK[ˌriːˈvæljuː]US[ˌriːˈvæljuː]
v
To change the official value of a currency in relation to other currencies or to gold.
v
To assess the value of something again, especially to give it a higher value.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
value
re
again
value
worth
Etymology
The word 'revalue' is a modern English formation, directly combining the Latin-derived prefix 're-' with the noun (or verb) 'value.' The prefix 're-' introduces the core concept of repetition or a return to a previous action. The base 'value' traces its lineage to the Latin verb valere, meaning "to be strong, to be of worth," which itself may derive from a Proto-Indo-European root conveying strength or health. The logical construction of the word is transparent: to 'value' something is to determine its worth, and to 'revalue' is to perform this action again, either in the general sense of reassessment or in the specific economic context of adjusting a currency's official exchange rate.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + value (worth)
- re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back."
- value: From Latin valere (to be strong, be worth), via Old French valoir. In this word, it functions as the base meaning "worth" or "monetary worth."
Examples
The government was forced to revalue the national currency to combat inflation.
We need to revalue the company's assets after the merger.
The art collection was revalued for insurance purposes and found to be worth significantly more.