reiterate
UK[riˈɪtəreɪt]US[riˈɪtəreɪt]
v
to say something again or repeatedly, often for emphasis or clarity.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
iterate
re
again
iterate
to say or do again
Etymology
the word 'reiterate' is a reinforced compound, where the latin prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') is attached to the verb 'iterate', which already means 'to repeat'. this creates a sense of emphatic repetition. 'iterate' derives from the latin 'iterare', a verb formed from 'iterum' (again), a word of proto-indo-european origin related to going or passing, hence a return. the modern abstract meaning of saying something repeatedly for emphasis evolved logically from this layered construction of 'again' plus 'to repeat'.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + iterate (to say or do again)
- re: from latin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
- iterate: from latin "iterare" (to repeat), itself from "iterum" (again). the english suffix -ate forms verbs.
Examples
the manager had to reiterate the safety procedures to the new staff.
let me reiterate that this policy is non-negotiable.
the report reiterates the importance of early childhood education.