Redivivus
Adjective
- Come back to life; reborn.
Example Sentences
“The reenactor was so good at his role that critics said he was George Washington redivivus.”
“After a long night’s sleep, a hot shower, and a cup of coffee, I feel redivivus.”
“Heather was such a piano prodigy, we referred to her as Beethoven redivivus.”
Word Origin
Latin, late 16th century
Why this word?
“Redivivus” developed from the Latin prefix “re-” (“again”) and “vivus” (“living”), translating as “to be reborn.” If the adjective “redivivus” applies to you, maybe you have been reincarnated — people who believe they have been reincarnated have experienced a past life before the one they currently live in. Some Asian religions, such as Buddhism, believe that people can reincarnate as a nonhuman life form, and have a redivivus life as an insect or an animal.
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