Remodel
/riːˈmɒd.əl/noun
To change the structure or form of something, typically a building or space.
Did you know?The prefix 're-' suggests a return to an earlier state, evoking ancient rituals of restoration and rebirth in architecture.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
modulus
“A small measure or model; a standard for comparison.”
Old French
Old French
modeler
“To shape or form; to create a representation.”
Middle English
Middle English
remodelen
“To form again or anew; to reshape.”
Modern English
English
remodel
“To change the structure or style of something, especially a building.”