rielaborazione

Rielaborazione is an Italian term that denotes the act of elaborating something again. It can refer to the revision, reinterpretation, or reworking of content, ideas, or representations. The word is used across fields to denote a process that adds nuance, shifts emphasis, or adapts content to new purposes.

Etymology: from rielaborare (to re-elaborate), from re- + elaborare, the latter from Latin elaborare "to work out, improve, refine."

In literature and textual studies: rielaborazione denotes rewriting or revising a text, often to reflect new critical perspectives, audience, or context; can involve expansion, simplification, or reorganization.

In psychology and psychotherapy: refers to the processing and cognitive-emotional restructuring of experiences, memories, or trauma; or the reworking of personal narratives to integrate them.

In art, film, and music: describes reinterpretation or variation of a work or motif; a reworked version that preserves core elements while modifying meaning or style.

In law, policy, and administration: used for redrafting norms, regulations, or official documents to align with new goals or practical constraints.

Relation to other terms: is related to "elaborazione" (elaboration) but emphasizes re-doing; closer to "rewriting," "revision," or "adaptation" in English depending on context.