What does remodelled mean?
Remodelled is the past tense and past participle of remodelling, meaning to change something by altering its design, structure, or organization. The word is especially associated with buildings, rooms, and interiors, as in remodelling a kitchen or house, but it can also describe a broader reform: an organization may remodelled its procedures, or a company may remodelled its public image. The expression suggests more than a superficial adjustment and usually implies a deliberate transformation that preserves the underlying identity of what is being changed. In British English, remodelled is spelled with two l's, while remodeled is the usual American form. As a past participle, it can follow the linking verb have: “They have remodelled the entire property.” The word is useful when discussing both physical renewal and figurative reorganization, provided the change is substantial rather than merely cosmetic.
verbTo change the design or structure of something, especially a building or room, by making substantial alterations. It can also mean to reorganize or reform something in an existing form.
- To change the design or structure of a building, room, vehicle, or similar object by making substantial alterations.
- To reorganize or reform something while retaining its basic identity.
- To alter the appearance, form, or organization of a person or thing in a noticeable way.
"They remodelled the old kitchen to create a brighter, more open space."
"The architects remodelled the Victorian townhouse without altering its exterior."
"The company remodelled its image after a difficult year."
"She remodelled the presentation to make the argument clearer."
Remodelling keeps the basic identity of a space while giving it a new form—often the most satisfying kind of change is not a complete replacement but a thoughtful transformation.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does remodelled come from?
Remodelled is formed from remodel, a combination of the prefix re- and the word model, meaning to model or shape again. The root ultimately relates to Latin modulus, a measure or standard, and to the English model, which developed through French and Latin. The verb remodel became established in the 18th century for changing a design or structure, and the British spelling remodelled preserves the doubled l convention of British verbs ending in -ll.
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How remodelled is actually used
In British English, the usual spelling is remodelled, with two l's; American English typically uses remodeled, with one l. The word is somewhat more common for substantial alterations to buildings and interiors than for minor changes, though it can be used figuratively for the reform of an organization, system, or image.
Easily confused with remodelled
Remodelled is the British spelling, while remodeled is the American spelling of the same word.