What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
redeposition
Example
The redeposition of sand on the beach is a natural process caused by the tides. [redeposition: noun]
Example
After the excavation, the soil was redeposited in the same location. [redeposited: verb]
redistribution
Example
The government implemented a policy of wealth redistribution to reduce income inequality. [redistribution: noun]
Example
The company decided to redistribute job responsibilities among its employees. [redistribute: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Redistribution is a more common word than redeposition in everyday language, especially in social and political contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between redeposition and redistribution?
Redistribution is a more formal word than redepositon, which is more commonly used in scientific or geological contexts.
