redintegration

noun

1
archaic : restoration to a former state
2
a
: revival of the whole of a previous mental state when a phase of it recurs
b
: arousal of any response by a part of the complex of stimuli that originally aroused that response

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of redintegration was in the 15th century

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Redintegration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redintegration. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

redintegration

noun
1
: revival of the whole of a previous mental state when a phase of it recurs
2
: arousal of any response by a part of the complex of stimuli that originally aroused that response
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!