rephrasing
|re/phrasing|
B2
/riːˈfreɪzɪŋ/
(rephrase)
express differently
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rephrase' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'phrase' from Greek 'phrasis' meaning 'speech'.
Historical Evolution
'phrase' changed from the Greek word 'phrasis' to the Latin 'phrasis', and eventually became the modern English word 'phrase'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to express in words', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to express in a different way'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to express something in a different way, often to clarify or simplify.
She rephrased the question to make it easier to understand.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35