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re-creation

re-creation

4.8
To make something again after people destroy or lose it
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˈkriːeɪʃən/
translation icon : 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
89 4.2

Building something again after it is damaged or destroyed

covers creating something again generally, not only rebuilding structures
renewal
vsre-creation
73 3.5

Making something new or making it last longer

centres on remaking an item after it was destroyed or lost
rebuilding
vsre-creation
56 3.0

Making something again after it is damaged or destroyed

is more general, applying to any act of making something again
regeneration
vsre-creation
19 5.8

Making something new and stronger after damage

is narrower, stressing the act of creating again after destruction or loss
resurrection
vsre-creation
15 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
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
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
reconstitution
vsre-creation
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
re-establishment
vsre-creation
4.9

Bringing something back to how it was before

is focused on creating again rather than returning to exact former state
re-formation
vsre-creation
  • UK
5.8

To make something again in a new or better way

means making it again without implying added improvements
regeneracy
vsre-creation
8.7

The process of becoming new or useful again after damage

focuses more on the deliberate act of making something again
palingenesis
vsre-creation
  • Specialized
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
reinitiation
vsre-creation
7.0

Starting something again after it was paused or finished

involves making something again from scratch rather than just restarting it

Antonyms

destruction
849 3.0

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

How Complete

restoration
98 3.4
re-creation
4.8
reproduction
9 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.