reentrant

1 of 2

adjective

re·​en·​trant (ˌ)rē-ˈen-trənt How to pronounce reentrant (audio)
: directed inward

reentrant

2 of 2

noun

1
: one that reenters
2
: one that is reentrant
3
: an indentation in a landform

Examples of reentrant in a Sentence

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Noun
When breaking down the reasons for Gen Z job seekers to be unemployed in 2025, the following categories have emerged: market reentrants from college graduates, young people losing temporary roles, and those being laid off. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1780, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1893, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of reentrant was in 1780

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“Reentrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reentrant. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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