redux

Thân thiện

The Victorian era is experiencing a redux in modern fashion.

Definition

Adjective: - Brought back, revived, or restored: Used to indicate that something has returned, reappeared, or been reintroduced, often in a new or modified form. It suggests a comeback or resurgence.

Usage

The word "redux" is used primarily as a postpositive adjective, meaning it typically comes after the noun it modifies. It is often used in titles or formal/artistic contexts to signal a revival or updated version of a previous concept, era, style, or work.

Examples

• The designer's latest collection is 1990s fashion .
• The film is a sci-fi classic , with updated special effects.
• The political debate felt like the 1960s .

Advanced Usage

• In Titles: Commonly used in the titles of creative works (books, films, albums, articles) to denote a sequel, revival, or reimagining.
  • Example: The article "The Roaring Twenties Redux" explored modern parallels to that historical decade.
• Formal/Literary Context: While understood, its use in everyday casual conversation is less common and can sound literary or academic.

Variants and Related Words

• No common variants: "Redux" is typically used in its original Latin form. It is not commonly conjugated or changed.
• Related Concept: Revival (n.) - the act of bringing something back into use or popularity.

Synonyms

• Revived
• Resurrected
• Reintroduced
• Brought back

Antonyms

• Original
• Defunct
• Obsolete

Notes on Meaning

The core meaning is "brought back." It inherently compares the current state to a past instance, implying both connection and difference. The word often carries a nuance that the revived thing has been updated, reconsidered, or has returned in a new context.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. brought back
   • the Victorian era redux
   • `Rabbit Redux' by John Updike

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• redux