rejoin Meaning & Definition
What Does Rejoin Mean?
As a verb, rejoin means To join again; to unite after separation. It is also used to mean To come, or go, again into the presence of; to join the company of again.
Word Facts for Rejoin
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | riposte, retort and return |
| Verb forms | rejoins, rejoining, rejoined |
Rejoin Definition (Verb)
- To join again; to unite after separation.
- To come, or go, again into the presence of; to join the company of again.
Verb
- To state in reply.
- To answer to a reply.
- To answer, as the defendant to the plaintiff's replication.
- To re-insert a patent claim, typically after allowance of a patent application, applied to patent claims that had been withdrawn from examination under a restriction requirement, based on rejoinder.
Verb
- To state in reply; -- followed by an object clause.
- In US patent law To re-insert a patent claim, typically after allowance of a patent application, applied to patent claims that had been withdrawn from examination under a restriction requirement, based on rejoinder .
Synonyms of Rejoin
Rejoin synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Rejoin
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Rejoin in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
rejoin (third-person singular simple present rejoins, present participle rejoining, simple past and past participle rejoined)
Words That Rhyme With Rejoin
Origin of Rejoin
Origin 1: From Middle English rejoynen, partly from Middle French rejoin- (stem of rejoindre, from re- (“again”) + joindre (“to join”)) and partly from re- + joynen.[1] By surface analysis, re- + join. Doublet of rejoinder.
Origin 2: From Middle English rejoynen, from Middle French rejoin- (stem of rejoindre, from re- (“again”) + joindre (“to join”)).[2][3] By surface analysis, re- + join. Doublet of rejoinder.
How Do You Say Rejoin?
Rejoin is pronounced //ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪn// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rejoin
What part of speech is rejoin?
Rejoin is a verb.
What is another word for rejoin?
Words with a similar meaning to rejoin include riposte, retort and return. See the full list of rejoin synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of rejoin?
The past tense of rejoin is rejoined. The present participle is rejoining.