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re-creation

re-creation

13 4.8
To make something again after people destroy or lose it
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˈkriːeɪʃən/
: recreación
  • Following the fire, there was a faithful re-creation of the lost artwork using old photographs.

Examples

  • The re-creation of the ancient temple took years of careful work by historians.

  • The film is a re-creation of a famous historical event, designed to be as accurate as possible.

  • The re-creation of the ancient ruins was impressive.

  • The project focused on the re-creation of lost historical artifacts.

  • After months of research, the team completed a stunning re-creation of the original building that was destroyed in the storm.

  • The museum displayed a re-creation of the prehistoric cave paintings to help visitors understand ancient culture.

  • Following the earthquake, the community undertook a re-creation of the demolished homes to restore their neighborhood.

Synonyms

reconstruction
vsre-creation
128 4.2

Building something again after it is damaged or destroyed

covers creating something again generally, not only rebuilding structures
rebuilding
vsre-creation
65 3.0

Making something again after it is damaged or destroyed

is more general, applying to any act of making something again
renewal
vsre-creation
64 3.5

Making something new or making it last longer

centres on remaking an item after it was destroyed or lost
regeneration
vsre-creation
18 5.8

Making something new and stronger after damage

is narrower, stressing the act of creating again after destruction or loss
resurrection
vsre-creation
8 6.6

Bringing something back into use after a long time of not being used

is about creating again following loss or destruction rather than mere reuse
re-establishment
vsre-creation
1 4.9

Bringing something back to how it was before

is focused on creating again rather than returning to exact former state
reconstitution
vsre-creation
1 6.5

Adding a needed part so something becomes like it was before

is broader, meaning making the whole thing again not only adding parts
regenesis
vsre-creation
1 8.8

A new beginning when something is made or starts again

emphasizes deliberate recreation after loss rather than general renewal
refabrication
vsre-creation
  • Specialized
1 9.2

Making something again after taking it apart or after damage

is wider, applying to any recreated thing beyond assembled products
regeneracy
vsre-creation
1 8.7

The process of becoming new or useful again after damage

focuses more on the deliberate act of making something again
reinitiation
vsre-creation
1 7.0

Starting something again after it was paused or finished

involves making something again from scratch rather than just restarting it
re-formation
vsre-creation
  • UK
1 5.8

To make something again in a new or better way

means making it again without implying added improvements
palingenesis
vsre-creation
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A process in which someone or something is made new again

is more practical, focusing on making a specific thing again after loss

Antonyms

destruction
764 3.0

Severe damage that makes something no longer exist or cannot be fixed

How Complete

restoration
117 3.4
reconstruction
128 4.2
re-creation
13 4.8
reproduction
21 4.4
attempt
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

re-creation singular
re-creations plural

Morphology

re-creation = creation (transparent) = re + create + ion

Adding 're-' to 'creation' straightforwardly gives the meaning 'creation again'.

Etymology

The word re-creation is made of re- meaning 'again' and creation meaning 'making'. So, a re-creation is literally 'making again', like copying a lost painting or rebuilding a temple after a fire.