Pronunciation: [ɹɪsˈʌmən] (IPA) 
The word "resummon" is spelled with the prefix "re-", meaning "again," and the root "summon," meaning "call forth." It is pronounced /riːˈsʌmən/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "re-" prefix is pronounced /riː/ and the "summon" root is pronounced /ˈsʌmən/. The addition of the "re-" prefix changes the meaning of "summon" to imply that something is being called forth again, suggesting a repeated or renewed action.
Resummon is a transitive verb that refers to the act of summoning or calling back, particularly in the context of summoning a person or entity that was previously summoned or called. The term is derived from the combination of the prefix "re-", which denotes repetition or renewal, and "summon", which means to call or invoke.
In a literal sense, resummoning involves issuing a new summons or call for an individual or group who had already been previously summoned or called. This could apply to a variety of scenarios, such as summoning a witness or a participant to appear in court, a summoning of spirits in occult practices, or even summoning mythical creatures in literature or folklore.
However, the term resummon can also be used metaphorically or figuratively, indicating the act of recalling or bringing something back into existence or consideration. For example, an individual could resummon their determination, willpower, or courage in order to face a difficult situation. Similarly, a topic of discussion or debate could be resummoned to bring it back into public attention or scrutiny.
Overall, resummon is a versatile verb that encompasses both the literal and figurative acts of summoning or calling back, with the aim of renewing an individual's presence or an idea's relevance.
To summon or call again.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "resummon" is derived from the combination of two root words: "re-" and "summon". The prefix "re-" is of Latin origin and denotes repetition or restoration, often used to indicate something happening again or being done again. The word "summon" has its roots in Old French and Latin. In Old French, "summoner" referred to a person who issued a summons in the legal context, while the Latin word "summonere" means to call or summon. "Resummon" therefore combines the Latin root "re-" with the meaning of repetition and the word "summon" to convey the action of summoning again or calling upon once more.
