reiteration
|re-i-ter-a-tion|
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/riˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/
(reiterate)
repeat for emphasis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reiteration' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reiteratio,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'iterare' meant 'to repeat.'
Historical Evolution
'reiteratio' transformed into the French word 'réitération,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reiteration' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to repeat again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of repeating something that has already been said or done.
The teacher's reiteration of the instructions ensured everyone understood.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35