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retransformation

retransformation

8.2
To change something again to return it to its original form
  • noun
  • /ˌriːtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
translation icon : retransformación
  • The retransformation of the old painting restored it to its original beauty.

Examples

  • The retransformation of the old building was a challenging project.

  • The scientist performed a retransformation of the data to correct for earlier mistakes.

  • After the initial changes failed, a retransformation was necessary to achieve the desired results.

  • The software allows for easy retransformation of images with updated settings.

  • After the storm, the community focused on the retransformation of the park.

  • After the storm, the city undertook a retransformation of the damaged streets to restore public access.

  • The retransformation of the garden back to its historical design took several months of careful planning.

Synonyms

reversion
vsretransformation
3 6.9

A return to an earlier state or condition

involves an active transformation step to bring back original form
reconversion
vsretransformation
1 7.0

To change something back to its earlier form or use, for example factories after a war

focuses on transforming again especially to restore the original form
reconstitution
vsretransformation
6.5

Adding a needed part so something becomes like it was before

uses a new transformation step to return something to its original form
instauration
vsretransformation
  • Archaic
9.9

A repair that returns something to its original condition

does a repeat transformation specifically to restore original form
re-establishment
vsretransformation
4.9

Bringing something back to how it was before

uses another transformation to return items to their original form
re-formation
vsretransformation
  • UK
5.8

To make something again in a new or better way

focuses on transforming again to return to the original form

Surface Forms

Morphology

retransformation = retransform (transparent) = re + trans + form + ation

This is a regular noun formation from the verb 'retransform' meaning the act or process of doing it.

Etymology

Retransformation starts with re- meaning 'again' and includes trans- and form meaning 'across' and 'shape', which together make transform meaning 'to change shape'. So retransformation is a 'changing again', like returning something to its original form or doing a change a second time.