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Re- Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Re-?

[n] the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization
[n] ancient hawk-headed Egyptian sun god; a universal creator
[n] a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum

Synonyms | Synonyms for Re-: atomic number 75 | Ra | ray | rhenium

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See Also | Egyptian deity | metal | metallic element | solfa syllable

Re- In Webster's Dictionary

\Re-\ [L. re-, older form (retained before vowels) red-: cf. F. re-, r['e]-.] A prefix signifying back, against, again, anew; as, recline, to lean back; recall, to call back; recede; remove; reclaim, to call out against; repugn, to fight against; recognition, a knowing again; rejoin, to join again; reiterate, reassure. Combinations containing the prefix re- are readily formed, and are for the most part of obvious signification.
\Re\ (r[=a]). [It.] (Mus.) A syllable applied in solmization to the second tone of the diatonic scale of C; in the American system, to the second tone of any diatonic scale.

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