How Do You Spell REOBSERVE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪˈɒbsɜːv] (IPA)

Reobserve is a verb that means "to observe again." It is spelled with a prefix "re-" and the root word "observe". The prefix indicates that the action is being repeated, while the root word means "to watch or notice carefully." The transcription of "reobserve" in IPA is /ɹiəbˈzəːv/. The stress falls on the second syllable, and the "e" in the first syllable is pronounced as a schwa sound /ə/. The "s" in the prefix is pronounced as a voiced /z/ sound.

REOBSERVE Meaning and Definition

  1. Reobserve is a verb that refers to the act of observing again, usually with the intention of gaining new insights, clarifying details, or verifying previous observations. It is derived from the combination of the prefix "re-" meaning "again" and the verb "observe" meaning "to watch, see, or perceive attentively."

    When someone reobserves, they reintroduce themselves to the process of examination or investigation, often by revisiting a situation or object. This can apply to various contexts, such as scientific research, experiments, artistic endeavors, or personal reflections. By reobserving, individuals aim to deepen their understanding, validate their initial findings, or possibly notice overlooked aspects that might enrich their perspective.

    Reobservation can be particularly valuable in disciplines like astronomy, anthropology, psychology, and any other field that involves observation as a primary methodology. Scientists may reobserve celestial bodies, reexamine cultural behaviors, or reinterpret data to reinforce or challenge previous conclusions. Artists might reobserve their subject matter to discover fresh inspiration or find alternate interpretations. Individuals engaging in introspection might reobserve their own emotions, thoughts, or memories to gain new insights into their inner workings.

    In essence, reobservation involves a conscious and purposeful act of looking again, paying attention to details, and analyzing with a fresh perspective. By encouraging a critical reevaluation of previous observations, reobserving fosters the advancement of knowledge, encouraging growth, and refining understanding in various domains.

Etymology of REOBSERVE

The word "reobserve" is derived from two root words: "re-" and "observe".

The prefix "re-" is a Latin prefix meaning "again" or "back". It denotes repetition or restoration of an action or state. In this case, it indicates that something is being observed again or a previous observation is being repeated.

The word "observe" comes from the Latin word "observare", which means "to watch" or "to keep under observation". It is formed from the combination of the prefix "ob-" meaning "toward" or "in front of", and the verb "servare" meaning "to watch" or "to keep".

When these two root words are combined, "reobserve" is formed, indicating the act of observing something again or repeating a previous observation.

Conjugate verb Reobserve

CONDITIONAL

I would reobserve
you would reobserve
he/she/it would reobserve
we would reobserve
they would reobserve

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be reobserving
you would be reobserving
he/she/it would be reobserving
we would be reobserving
they would be reobserving

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have reobserve
you would have reobserve
he/she/it would have reobserve
we would have reobserve
they would have reobserve

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been reobserving
you would have been reobserving
he/she/it would have been reobserving
we would have been reobserving
they would have been reobserving

FUTURE

I will reobserve
you will reobserve
he/she/it will reobserve
we will reobserve
they will reobserve

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be reobserving
you will be reobserving
he/she/it will be reobserving
we will be reobserving
they will be reobserving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have reobserved
you will have reobserved
he/she/it will have reobserved
we will have reobserved
they will have reobserved

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been reobserving
you will have been reobserving
he/she/it will have been reobserving
we will have been reobserving
they will have been reobserving

IMPERATIVE

you reobserve
we let´s reobserve

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to reobserve

PAST

I reobserved
you reobserved
he/she/it reobserved
we reobserved
they reobserved

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was reobserving
you were reobserving
he/she/it was reobserving
we were reobserving
they were reobserving

PAST PARTICIPLE

reobserved

PAST PERFECT

I had reobserved
you had reobserved
he/she/it had reobserved
we had reobserved
they had reobserved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been reobserving
you had been reobserving
he/she/it had been reobserving
we had been reobserving
they had been reobserving

PRESENT

I reobserve
you reobserve
he/she/it reobserves
we reobserve
they reobserve

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am reobserving
you are reobserving
he/she/it is reobserving
we are reobserving
they are reobserving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

reobserving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have reobserved
you have reobserved
he/she/it has reobserved
we have reobserved
they have reobserved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been reobserving
you have been reobserving
he/she/it has been reobserving
we have been reobserving
they have been reobserving