redevelopment — the process of developing something again or differently, especially an area of land or buildings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of developing something again or differently, especially an area of land or buildings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːdɪˈveləpmənt/
Example Sentences
- The redevelopment turned the abandoned factory into a trendy shopping mall where hipsters buy overpriced coffee.
- Local residents are concerned about the impact of the redevelopment on housing prices.
- The government allocated billions of won for the redevelopment of the old downtown area.
redevelopment
NOUN[/ˌriːdɪˈveləpmənt/]
the process of developing something again or differently, especially an area of land or buildings
Tearing down old, building new
Redevelopment needs agreement, not just development!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Redevelopment emerged in the 1960s as a modern term combining the prefix 're-' (again) with 'develop' (to build or improve). The word developed alongside urban planning movements, reflecting the practice of renovating or reconstructing existing areas.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + develop (from Latin devoloppare, to unfold or build) + -ment (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or result).
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📝Examples
“The redevelopment turned the abandoned factory into a trendy shopping mall where hipsters buy overpriced coffee.”
“Local residents are concerned about the impact of the redevelopment on housing prices.”
“The government allocated billions of won for the redevelopment of the old downtown area.”
“After the redevelopment, even the pigeons needed a GPS to find their old nesting spots.”
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