retrace

Meanings

• Verb

  To go back over a course or distance; return.

  - "After making a mistake, he had to retrace his steps to find the error."
  - "The hiker had to retrace her route due to a fallen tree blocking the trail."

• Verb

  To follow a trail or track back to its source.

  - "The police were able to retrace the stolen car's route and apprehend the thieves."
  - "The archaeologists spent months retracing the steps of the ancient civilization."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retrace
chase , pace , grace

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Variants

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retrace , retraceabilities , retraceability , retraceable , retraced , retraces , retracing , retracing her footsteps , retracing her steps , retracing his footsteps , retracing his steps , retracing his steps/footsteps , retrace her steps , retrace his steps , retrace one's steps , retrace their steps

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Etymology

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From Old French retracer, from re- 'back' + tracer 'trace'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'retrace' is also used in the field of psychology to describe the process of recalling past experiences or memories.

2. In the game of chess, a 'retraction' is a move made to take back a previous move.

3. The term 'retrace' is also used in the context of geology to describe the process of studying the sequence of events in the Earth's history by examining the layers of rock and sediment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Retracing one's steps: The act of going back over a previously traveled route to revisit or reconsider something.

2. Retracing footsteps: The act of following the exact path of someone or something by observing their footprints or other signs left behind.

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Culture

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In literature, 'retrace' has been used to describe a character's journey back to a previous location or situation, often with newfound understanding or insight.

How to Memorize "retrace"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine retracing your steps after making a mistake, or following a trail back to its source.
   - Visualize the action of going back over a course or distance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'retrace' with the idea of going back or returning, or with the image of following a trail or footsteps.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase, such as 'Remember the route and trace back' or 'Retrace to revisit, revise, and reconsider'.

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