restatement
UK[ˌriːˈsteɪtmənt]US[ˌriːˈsteɪtmənt]
n
The act of stating something again or in a different way.
n
A statement that expresses the same idea as a previous one using different words.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
state
ment
re
again
state
express
ment
act/result
Etymology
The word 'restatement' is a modern English formation built from classical components. Its core, 'state', originates from the Latin verb 'stare' (to stand), which evolved through Latin 'status' (condition, position) to signify the act of declaring or setting down a position firmly. The prefix 're-', from Latin, introduces the concept of repetition or return. Finally, the suffix '-ment', also from Latin, nominalizes the action. Thus, the literal construction "the act of expressing again" logically yields the modern abstract meaning of a reformulated declaration or explanation.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + state (express) + ment (act/result)
re: Latin origin. A prefix meaning "again" or "back".
state: Latin origin (from 'stare', to stand). In this context, it functions as a verb root meaning "to express or declare".
ment: Latin origin (from '-mentum'). A suffix forming nouns that denote the action or result of an action.
Examples
The lawyer demanded a clear restatement of the witness's testimony.
The conclusion is merely a restatement of the points made in the introduction.
For clarity, the professor provided a concise restatement of the complex theory.