1. past tense and past participle of rediscover; to discover again something that was previously known but had been forgotten or lost

Examples

• The ancient city was rediscovered by archaeologists in 1995.
• She rediscovered her love of painting after retirement.
• The lost manuscript was rediscovered in the library’s basement.
• Scientists have rediscovered several species thought to be extinct.
• He rediscovered his childhood diary in the attic.
• The forgotten recipe was rediscovered by her granddaughter.