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restatement

|re-state-ment|

B2

/riːˈsteɪtmənt/

re-expressing

Etymology
Etymology Information

'restatement' originates from the English word 'state,' combined with the prefix 're-' meaning 'again,' and the suffix '-ment' indicating an action or resulting state.

Historical Evolution

'state' transformed from the Old French word 'estat,' and eventually became the modern English word 'state.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to declare or express something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'stating something again or differently.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of stating something again or differently, especially more clearly or convincingly.

The lawyer's restatement of the case helped clarify the facts for the jury.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35