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- [ree-in-shoo r, -shur]
- /ˌri ɪnˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr/
- /ˌriːɪn.ˈʃʊə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ree-in-shoo r, -shur]
- /ˌri ɪnˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr/
Definitions of reinsure word
- verb with object reinsure to insure again. 1
- verb with object reinsure Insurance. to insure under a contract by which a first insurer is relieved of part or all of the risk, which devolves upon another insurer. 1
- verb reinsure to insure again 0
- verb reinsure (of an insurer) to obtain partial or complete insurance coverage from another insurer for (a risk on which a policy has already been issued) 0
- verb transitive reinsure to insure again, esp. under a contract by which one insurer transfers all or part of the risk to another insurer 0
- verb reinsure If an insurer reinsures a risk, they purchase reinsurance to cover it. 0
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Origin of reinsure
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; re- + insure
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Parts of speech for Reinsure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reinsure popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
reinsure usage trend in Literature
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