Definition

The act of stating something again or confirming it after it has been previously stated.

Example

The reassertion of the company's values was important for its employees.

Conversation

I think we need a reassertion of our goals for this project.

Yeah, it’s important to stay focused on what we want to achieve.

Exactly! A little reminder can really help keep us motivated.

For sure, let’s set some time to discuss it this week.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reassertion → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "assertion" (from Latin "assertio", meaning a statement or declaration). The word "reassertion" means to make a statement or declaration again.

Memory Tip

Think of making a statement 'again' ('re-') — that's why reassertion means to assert something once more.

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