recombine

/ˌriːkəmˈbaɪn/ /ˌrekəmˈbaɪn/

Meanings

verb

To combine again, especially to reassemble the parts of something previously taken apart in a different manner.

Examples :

"After the class experiment where we took apart the old radio, we had to recombine the wires and components in a new way to make a different circuit. "

verb

To undergo recombination.

Examples :

"During sexual reproduction, genes from the mother and father recombine to create a unique genetic makeup in their offspring. "

biology chemistry

Related Words

offspring noun

/ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɑfspɹɪŋ/

A person's daughter(s) and/or son(s); a person's children.

"My offspring are all in school now, and I'm very proud of them. "

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

reassemble verb

/ˌriːəˈsɛmbəl/ /riːəˈsɛmbəl/

To assemble again

"After taking the bookshelf apart to move it, we had to reassemble it in the new apartment. "

reproduction noun

/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/ /ˌriːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.

"The teacher explained the process of reproduction in plants to her class. "

combine noun

/kəmˈbaɪn/

A combine harvester

"The farmer used the combine to harvest the wheat quickly. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

components noun

/kəmˈpoʊnənts/ /kɑmˈpoʊnənts/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

circuit noun

[ˈsəɾ.kɪʈ] [ˈsɜː.kɪt] [ˈsɝ.kət]

The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution

"The satellite completed a circuit of the Earth every 90 minutes. "

recombination noun

/ˌriːkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌriːkəmbiˈneɪʃən/

Combination a second or subsequent time.

"After the old band broke up, there was a recombination of some members into a new group with a different style. "

previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "