verb
Meaning 1
To light or kindle anew.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
relight
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rhymes with -aɪt
verb
Meaning 2
To light or illuminate anew.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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verb
Meaning 3
To render again with different simulated lighting conditions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- Proto-Indo-European *lewk-der. Proto-Germanic *leuhtaz Proto-West Germanic *leuht Old English lēoht Middle English light English light English relight From re- + light.
Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Irish: athlas — to light or kindle anew
- Italian: riaccendere — to light or kindle anew
- Italian: raccendere — to light or kindle anew
- Manx: aafoad — to light or kindle anew
- Polish: zapalać ponownie — to light or kindle anew
- Polish: zapalić ponownie — to light or kindle anew