refigure

Meanings

• Verb

  To arrange or plan something in a new way; to reconsider or revise.

• Verb

  To make a figure or representation anew.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with refigure
figure , ligature , quagmire , stature

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Variants

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refigure , refigured , refigures , refiguring

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Etymology

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From Old French 'refigurer', from 'figurer' to figure, make a representation + 're-' 'back' or 'again'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'refigure' is often used in art history and criticism.

2. The process of refiguring can lead to new insights and discoveries.

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Related Concepts

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1. reinterpret: To understand or explain something in a new way; to give a new interpretation to.

2. revise: To make corrections and improvements to something; to reconsider and alter the content or structure of.

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Culture

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In literature, 'refigure' is used to describe the process of reinterpreting or reimagining an existing idea or work. In art, it refers to the act of creating a new representation or interpretation of an existing work.

How to Memorize "refigure"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of rearranging or reorganizing an existing figure or representation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the meaning of 'refigure' with the idea of making something new or different.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the etymology of the word: 'refigure' comes from 'figure' and 're-', meaning 'back' or 'again'.

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