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reexpression

reexpression

6.5
Saying or writing something again in a different way to make it clearer
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˈɛkspresʃən/
translation icon : reexpresión
  • After some confusion, the manager's reexpression of the instructions clarified the task.

Examples

  • Her reexpression of the poem gave it a fresh and modern feel.

  • The reexpression of the theory helped students understand the concept more easily.

  • The artist's reexpression of the original theme was stunning.

  • Can you explain the concept of reexpression further?

  • The reexpression of her ideas in simpler terms made the presentation much clearer.

  • His reexpression of the difficult passage allowed everyone to grasp the meaning easily.

  • The teacher's reexpression of the lesson in a storytelling format helped engage the students.

Synonyms

restatement
vsreexpression
5 4.1

A different way of saying the same idea to make it clearer

is broader, covering changes in both wording and overall form
recasting
vsreexpression
1 5.6

Changing the words of a sentence to say it more clearly

is the broader act of expressing again not only changing wording or form
rephrasing
vsreexpression
1 3.5

Putting something into different words to make it clearer

is the general act of expressing again without specific aim to clarify
rewording
vsreexpression
1 3.5

Saying or writing the same idea using different words to make it clearer

is broader, covering changes in wording or other forms of expression
rearticulation
vsreexpression
7.5

Expressing an idea again in a new, clearer way

is the general act of expressing again without focusing on structure
redescription
vsreexpression
7.0

To describe something again in a new or clearer way

is the general act of saying something again beyond mere description
revoicing
vsreexpression
  • Jargon
5.7

Saying someone else's words in a new way to make them clearer

is the general expression again not tied to repeating another person's words

How Different

reexpression
6.5
to paraphrase
64 4.1

Surface Forms

reexpression singular
reexpressions plural

Morphology

reexpression = expression (transparent) = re + express + ion

Adding 're-' to 'expression' straightforwardly gives the meaning of expressing something again.

Etymology

Reexpression comes from re- 'again' and expression 'showing or saying something'. So it means saying or showing an idea again, often in a new or clearer way, which helps people understand the thought better.