What does reiterated mean?
Reiterated is the past tense and past participle of the verb reiterate, meaning to repeat or state something again. It is especially common in formal contexts, such as political statements, official announcements, negotiations, and academic writing, where repeating a point can emphasize its importance or confirm a previous commitment. A speaker might reiterate a policy, reiterate a warning, or reiterate an intention to act. The word often conveys deliberate emphasis rather than merely an accidental repetition, and it can suggest that the issue has already been raised and is being reinforced. Although understandable in everyday speech, reiterated is generally more typical of professional or public communication than of casual conversation.
verbRepeated or stated again, often to emphasize a point or make something clear. As the past tense and past participle of reiterate, it describes an action that has been repeated.
- To say or do something again, especially in order to emphasize or clarify a point.
- To state a position, promise, or opinion again in a formal or deliberate way.
"The spokesperson reiterated the government's commitment to improving public transport."
"The minister reiterated that the inquiry would remain independent."
"In her closing remarks, the author reiterated the importance of careful listening."
Reiterated means the point has been made again—and, in public statements, often emphatically.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does reiterated come from?
The word comes from Latin reperītāre, meaning “to repeat,” formed from re- (“again”) and iterāre (“to repeat or go over again”), ultimately from iter, meaning “journey” or “way.” English adopted the form reiterate in the early 17th century. Its relatives include iteration, referring to repeated action, and itinerary, which developed through a separate but historically related formation involving the same Latin root.
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How reiterated is actually used
Reiterated is formal and often suggests repetition for emphasis, confirmation, or reassurance. It is less common in casual conversation than repeated or said again.
Easily confused with reiterated
Reiterate means to repeat or restate something, whereas retaliate means to respond negatively to an action taken by someone else.