How Do You Spell RETEAR?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪtˈi͡ə] (IPA)

The word "retear" is a verb that means to tear again, specifically in reference to a previously healed injury. Its spelling follows the usual rules of English phonetics, with the "re-" prefix added to the verb "tear." The IPA phonetic transcription of "retear" is /ri-'tɛr/, with the stress on the first syllable. The /r/ sound is pronounced with the tongue vibrating against the roof of the mouth, and the /t/ sound is pronounced with a sudden release of air through the front teeth.

RETEAR Meaning and Definition

  1. Retear is a verb that is commonly used in reference to the reoccurrence or recurrence of a tear in a bodily tissue or structure. It specifically denotes the act of tearing or damaging a previously injured or surgically repaired area. The term is most frequently employed in the context of medical or sports-related injuries, where a person previously underwent a surgical procedure to repair a torn muscle, ligament, tendon, or other tissue, only to experience a subsequent tear in the same area.

    In medical terminology, the prefix "re-" suggests repetition or returning to a previous state, while "tear" refers to the ripping or separation of tissue fibers. Hence, "retear" signifies the tearing or re-injuring of an already damaged or repaired tissue. This can occur due to various reasons, such as excessive stress on the area, inadequate healing or rehabilitation, performing activities beyond the recommended level of exertion, or other contributing factors.

    Retears can be frustrating for patients, as they may necessitate further medical intervention, prolonged recovery times, and potentially impede the restoration of normal function. They can occur in various parts of the body, including joints like the knee or shoulder, tendons like the Achilles or rotator cuff, or muscles like the hamstring or bicep.

    It is important for individuals who have undergone surgical procedures to follow their healthcare provider's instructions carefully and engage in appropriate rehabilitation programs to minimize the risk of retearing and promote optimal healing.

Etymology of RETEAR

The word "retear" is a combination of the prefix "re-" and the word "tear".

The prefix "re-" is derived from Latin and means "again" or "back". It indicates repetition or intense force.

The word "tear" comes from Middle English and Old English origins, ultimately derived from the Old Norse word "tǣra" which means "to rend". It refers to the act of ripping, shredding, or forcefully separating something.

When the prefix "re-" is combined with the word "tear", it forms the word "retear" which means to tear or injure something again, particularly in relation to a previously healed or repaired tear or injury, such as a muscle or tendon.

Conjugate verb Retear

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you retear
we let´s retear

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to retear

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

retorn

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I retear
you retear
he/she/it retears
we retear
they retear

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

retearing

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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