Etymology

reiterate

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Today it means: To say or do (something) for a second time, such as for emphasis. Full definition →

Late Latin reiteratus
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  1. Late Latin · derived fromreiteratus
  2. English todayreiterate

Early 15th century, from Late Latin reiteratus, past participle of reiterare (“to repeat”) from re- (“again”) + iterare (“to repeat”) from iterum (“again”).

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