recontextualized
ree-kon-TEKS-choo-uh-lyzd
Definition
To view or interpret something in a different context or from a new perspective, especially to see a negative experience as a positive growth opportunity.
Etymology
The word is a derivative of 'context,' which stems from the Latin 'contextus' meaning a 'joining together' or 'weaving.' It entered English through the combination of the prefix 're-' and the verb 'contextualize,' which emerged in the 19th century to describe placing something within a new frame of reference.
In the news
The article suggests that workers can better handle professional rejection if they view it as a pivot point for growth. Recontextualizing these setbacks helps shift a person's mindset from failure to future potential.
Psychology says turning workplace rejection and disappointment into growth comes down to reframing mindset
Read the full article ↗The Economic Times