The word "readopts" is spelled with two syllables: /riː əˈdɒpts/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound, followed by a schwa sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a short "o" sound, followed by a "p" sound, a schwa sound, a "t" sound, and a final "s" sound. This word means to adopt again, or to take up a previous practice or idea. "Readopts" is commonly used in legal documents and policies.
The word "readopts" is formed by combining the prefix "re-" meaning "again, back" and the verb "adopts", which is the plural form of the verb "adopt".
The term "adopt" originates from the Latin word "adoptare", which means "to choose or take on". It entered the English language through Old French in the 15th century. The prefix "re-" indicates repetition or revisiting an action, so "readopts" signifies the act of adopting again or choosing something once more.