Reexplaining: meaning, definitions and examples

🔄
Add to dictionary

reexplaining

 

[ ˌriːɪksplˈeɪnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

explaining again

Reexplaining refers to the act of explaining something once more, usually in response to confusion or a request for clarification. It can be used in various contexts, such as education, discussions, or whenever someone feels they haven't understood something fully. The goal of reexplaining is to break down complex information into more digestible parts. This action can be crucial for effective communication and ensuring comprehension.

Synonyms

elucidate again, expound again, reclarify, repeat, restate

Examples of usage

  • The teacher had to reexplaining the math problem to the students.
  • After the meeting, I started reexplaining the project details to my colleagues.
  • He found himself reexplaining the rules of the game several times.
  • During the tutorial, the instructor kept reexplaining the coding concepts.

Translations

Translations of the word "reexplaining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reexplicando

🇮🇳 फिर से समझाना

🇩🇪 erneut erklären

🇮🇩 menjelaskan kembali

🇺🇦 переосмислення

🇵🇱 ponowne wyjaśnienie

🇯🇵 再説明する

🇫🇷 réexpliquer

🇪🇸 reexplicar

🇹🇷 yeniden açıklamak

🇰🇷 다시 설명하다

🇸🇦 إعادة الشرح

🇨🇿 znovu vysvětlit

🇸🇰 znovu vysvetliť

🇨🇳 重新解释

🇸🇮 ponovno razložiti

🇮🇸 endurtaka

🇰🇿 қайта түсіндіру

🇬🇪 ახლიდან ახსნა

🇦🇿 yenidən izah etmək

🇲🇽 reexplicar

Etymology

The word 'reexplaining' is derived from the prefix 're-', which denotes repetition or doing something again, combined with the root word 'explain'. The term 'explain' comes from Latin 'explanare', meaning to make clear, unfold, or lay open. Historically, the concept of explaining has been essential in communication, education, and the sharing of knowledge. The addition of the prefix indicates that the act of explaining is occurring a second time, often in an effort to enhance understanding or correct misunderstandings. The evolution of language over centuries has brought forth many such derivatives, allowing for more precise descriptions of actions and processes.