reiteration — the action of saying or doing something again, especially for emphasis or clarity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of saying or doing something again, especially for emphasis or clarity
Pronunciation (IPA): /riˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's reiteration of 'No phones in class' felt like a broken record to the students.
- His constant reiteration of the company's values during every meeting began to sound insincere.
- The politician's reiteration of campaign promises made voters wonder if she had any new ideas.
reiteration
NOUN[/riˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/]
the action of saying or doing something again, especially for emphasis or clarity
The coach's reiteration of the game plan finally got through to the team.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin, combining the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' with 'iterate', which comes from 'iterare' meaning 'to repeat'. The term emerged to denote the act of repeating something multiple times, as exemplified by Roman orators emphasizing key messages through repeated delivery to their audiences.
Breakdown
re- (again) + iterate (from Latin iterare, to repeat) + -ion (noun-forming suffix indicating action or process)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher's reiteration of 'No phones in class' felt like a broken record to the students.”
“His constant reiteration of the company's values during every meeting began to sound insincere.”
“The politician's reiteration of campaign promises made voters wonder if she had any new ideas.”
“Mom's daily reiteration of 'clean your room' has become background noise to my teenage brother.”
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