reasserting
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🇺🇸
/ˌriːəˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˌriːəˈsɜːtɪŋ/
(reassert)
state again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reassert' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'assert' meaning 'to state or declare positively'.
Historical Evolution
'reassert' evolved from the combination of 're-' and 'assert', which has been used in English since the late 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to assert again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'reassert'.
She is reasserting her authority in the team.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40