rescript
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //ˈriːskrɪpt//
KK: /ˈriːskrɪpt/
noun
Definition
A formal written order or decree, often issued by a religious authority or government, that provides guidance or answers to specific questions.
Example
The bishop issued a rescript to clarify the church's position on the matter.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new rescript that the church issued?
No, I haven't! What does it say?
It’s basically a response to some questions about doctrine.
That sounds interesting! I should look it up.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
decree
edict
mandate
Antonyms
nullification
repeal
cancellation
verb
Definition
To revise or rewrite something, especially a document or text.
Example
The author decided to rescript the ending of the story to make it more exciting.
Tense Forms
Past: rescripted
Past Participle: rescripted
Conversation
I need to rescript my essay before submission.
Oh really? What do you want to change about it?
I think I need to make my arguments clearer and more concise.
Root Explanation
Rescript → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "scribere" (meaning to write). The word refers to the act of writing something again or revising a document.
Memory Tip
Think of 'writing again' — 're-' means again, and 'scribere' means to write.
Visually Confused Words
prescript
forescript
descript
script
proscript
penscript
restrip
recruit