Reappearance

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /riːəˈpɪrəns/

Definitions of reappearance

noun the act of appearing again or returning after a period of absence

Example Sentences

A1 The reappearance of the sun after a storm brought a sense of relief to the villagers.

A2 The reappearance of the missing cat was a pleasant surprise for its owners.

B1 The reappearance of old friends at the reunion brought back fond memories.

B2 The reappearance of the mysterious figure in town sparked rumors and speculation.

C1 The reappearance of the stolen painting at the auction raised questions about its authenticity.

C2 The reappearance of the ancient artifact after centuries amazed archaeologists around the world.

Examples of reappearance in a Sentence

formal The reappearance of the rare bird species was a cause for celebration among ornithologists.

informal I was so surprised by the reappearance of my childhood friend at the party.

slang Did you see the reappearance of that meme on social media? It's making a comeback.

figurative The reappearance of old habits can be a setback in personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of reappearance

past tense

reappeared

plural

reappearances

comparative

more reappearance

superlative

most reappearance

present tense

reappears

future tense

will reappear

perfect tense

has reappeared

continuous tense

is reappearing

singular

reappearance

positive degree

reappearance

infinitive

to reappear

gerund

reappearing

participle

reappeared

Origin and Evolution of reappearance

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'reappearance' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and the word 'appearance' meaning 'the act of coming into sight or view'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'reappearance' has maintained its original meaning of 'to appear again' over time, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to something or someone reappearing or becoming visible after being absent or unseen for a period of time.