reassortment en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English assortment English reassortment From re- + assortment.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act or result of arranging in a new order or layout.
- (countable, uncountable) The mixing of genetic material of two competing viruses infecting the same cell.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| re-assortment | alternative | lexicographic | |
| reassortments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |