recombine

verb

re·​com·​bine ˌrē-kəm-ˈbīn How to pronounce recombine (audio)
recombined; recombining; recombines

transitive verb

1
: to combine again or anew
2
: to cause to undergo recombination

intransitive verb

: to undergo recombination

Examples of recombine in a Sentence

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Even genes involved in gonadal development and hormone synthesis can be found on most any chromosome, mapping to locations throughout the genome that freely recombine. Donna L. Maney, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025 The sensors have these Schrödinger’s cat–like states where an atom flies down separate paths and then is recombined. IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2025 SiC has what is known as an indirect band gap structure, so when charge carriers are injected, the probability of the charges recombining and emitting photons is low, leading to poor efficiency as a light source. IEEE Spectrum, 23 June 2024 Extroverts generated diverse initial suggestions, while open thinkers recombined these inputs into novel and actionable strategies. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for recombine

Word History

First Known Use

1619, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of recombine was in 1619

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“Recombine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recombine. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

recombine

verb
re·​com·​bine ˌrē-kəm-ˈbīn How to pronounce recombine (audio)
1
: to combine again or anew
2
: to undergo or cause to undergo recombination

Medical Definition

recombine

verb
re·​com·​bine ˌrē-kəm-ˈbīn How to pronounce recombine (audio)
recombined; recombining

transitive verb

: to cause to undergo recombination

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