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reexplained

ex·plain
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ik-spleyn]
    • /ɪkˈspleɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ik-spleyn]
    • /ɪkˈspleɪn/

Definitions of reexplained word

  • verb with object reexplained to make plain or clear; render understandable or intelligible: to explain an obscure point. Synonyms: explicate. Antonyms: confuse. 1
  • verb with object reexplained to make known in detail: to explain how to do something. 1
  • verb with object reexplained to assign a meaning to; interpret: How can you explain such a silly remark? 1
  • verb with object reexplained to make clear the cause or reason of; account for: I cannot explain his strange behavior. Synonyms: justify. 1
  • verb without object reexplained to give an explanation. 1

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Origin of reexplained

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English explanen < Latin explānāre to smooth out, make intelligible, spread out on flat surface. See ex-1, plane1

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Parts of speech for Reexplained

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

reexplained popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

reexplained usage trend in Literature

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