Rebound
/ˈriː.baʊnd/noun
To bounce back after hitting a surface or to recover from a setback.
Did you know?In alchemical traditions, rebounding symbolizes the cyclical nature of transformation, where setbacks lead to powerful new beginnings.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
Middle English
rebounde
“To bounce back or spring back after a blow.”
Old French
Old French
rebondir
“To bounce back, literally meaning 'to re-bond' or 'to re-join'.”
Latin
Latin
re- + bundo
“The prefix 're-' suggests repetition, and 'bundo' relates to 'to bind' or 'to tie'.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰendʰ-
“To bind or tie, showcasing a connection to the act of joining.”
Modern English
Modern English
rebound
“To bounce back, retaining the core idea of returning or recovering.”