WorldAugust 10, 2026

reinvention

ree-in-VEN-shun

Definition

The act of changing or restructuring something significantly to make it function in a new or more effective way.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'reinvenire,' meaning to come upon again or discover. It entered Middle English through Old French as a combination of the prefix 're-' (again) and 'invention' (the act of finding or creating).

In the news

In this article, the term refers to the initiative to redesign U.S. government institutions to better meet contemporary challenges. It emphasizes moving beyond simple repairs to fundamentally rethinking how these organizations are structured and what they aim to achieve.

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