reiteration
UK[riːˌɪtəˈreɪʃən]US[riˌɪtəˈreɪʃən]
n
The act of repeating something, typically for emphasis or clarity.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
iterate
ion
re
again
iterate
to repeat
ion
action or process
Etymology
The word 'reiteration' is built upon the Latin verb iterare, meaning "to repeat," which itself derives from the adverb iterum (again). The addition of the prefix re- intensifies the core meaning, creating a sense of doing something repeatedly or once more. Over time, this literal sense of physical repetition evolved into the modern abstract meaning of stating something again, often for rhetorical emphasis or to ensure understanding. The suffix -ion then nominalizes the action, forming a word that describes the process or act of repeating a statement.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + iterate (to repeat) + ion (action or process)
- re: A Latin prefix meaning "again" or "back."
- iterate: From the Latin verb iterare, meaning "to repeat," itself from iterum (again).
- ion: A suffix of Latin origin used to form nouns indicating an action, process, or state.
Examples
Despite his clear instructions, the constant reiteration of the rules was necessary for the new team.
The document contained a mere reiteration of points made in the earlier report.
Her speech was powerful not for new ideas, but for the forceful reiteration of fundamental principles.