redintegration

noun

red·​in·​te·​gra·​tion ri-ˌdin-tə-ˈgrā-shən How to pronounce redintegration (audio)
re-
1
archaic : restoration to a former state
2
a
: revival of the whole of a previous mental state when a phase of it recurs
b
: arousal of any response by a part of the complex of stimuli that originally aroused that response
redintegrative adjective

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of redintegration was in the 15th century

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“Redintegration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redintegration. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

redintegration

noun
red·​in·​te·​gra·​tion ri-ˌdint-ə-ˈgrā-shən, re- How to pronounce redintegration (audio)
1
: revival of the whole of a previous mental state when a phase of it recurs
2
: arousal of any response by a part of the complex of stimuli that originally aroused that response
redintegrative adjective
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