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English word origin

Etymology of recap

From re- + cap.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To seal (something) again with a cap. · To replace the worn tread on a tire by gluing on a new outer portion.

noun

A tire that has had new tread glued on.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From re- + cap.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
verb

To recapitulate.

noun

A recapitulation.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of recapitulation.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
noun

A leveraged recapitalization accomplished by increasing the debt to equity ratio.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of recapitalization.

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Source etymology 4

Original entry ↗
verb

To replace capacitors in electronic equipment.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From re- + cap (capacitor).

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