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Topic: Grammar

restatement

IPA: //ˌriːˈsteɪtmənt//

KK: /ˈriːsteɪtmənt/

noun

Definition: A new version of something that has already been said, often to make it clearer or to emphasize a point.

Example: The teacher provided a restatement of the instructions to ensure everyone understood.

resultantly

IPA: /rɪˈzʌltəntli/

KK: /rɪˈzʌltəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows the outcome or consequence of something; as a result of a previous action or event.

Example: The team worked hard, and resultantly, they won the championship.

retentively

IPA: /rɪˈtɛntɪvli/

KK: /rɪˈtɛntɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows the ability to remember or hold onto information.

Example: She learned the material retentively, recalling every detail during the exam.

reversely

IPA: /rɪˈvɜrslɪ/

KK: /rɪˈvɜrsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is opposite to the usual or expected direction or order.

Example: The two cars moved reversely to avoid the traffic jam.

reword

IPA: /ˈriːwɜːrd/

KK: /ˈriːwɜrd/

transitive verb

Definition: To change the words used to express something, often to make it clearer or different.

Example: She decided to reword her essay to improve its clarity.

rewording

IPA: /ˈriːˌwɜːrdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈriːˌwɜːrdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of changing the words in a text or speech to express the same idea differently.

Example: The rewording of the instructions made them easier to understand.

verb

Definition: The action of expressing something in different words, often to clarify or simplify the original message.

Example: She is rewording the instructions to make them easier to understand.

rewrite

IPA: /ˈriːraɪt/

KK: /riˈraɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make changes or improvements to something that has already been written.

Example: She decided to rewrite her essay to make it clearer and more engaging.

noun

Definition: A version of something that has been changed or rewritten, often to improve it or make it clearer.

Example: The editor requested a rewrite of the article to enhance its clarity and flow.

transitive verb

Definition: To write something again, often in a different or better way.

Example: The author decided to rewrite the ending of the story to make it more exciting.

rewriting

IPA: /ˈriːˌraɪtɪŋ/

KK: /riˈwaɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of writing something again or in a different way, often to improve it or make it clearer.

Example: The author is focused on the rewriting of the manuscript to enhance its clarity.

verb

Definition: The action of writing something again, often to improve it or change its content.

Example: She is rewriting her essay to make it clearer and more engaging.

rheme

IPA: /ˈriːm/

KK: /rim/

noun

Definition: In linguistics, it refers to the part of a sentence that provides new information about the topic, often contrasting with the theme.

Example: In the sentence 'The cat is sleeping on the mat', 'is sleeping on the mat' is the rheme, as it gives new information about the cat.

rhotacism

IPA: //ˈroʊtəˌsɪzəm//

KK: /ˈroʊtəˌsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A language-related change where a consonant turns into an R sound, or a situation where someone has difficulty pronouncing the R sound.

Example: The child was undergoing speech therapy to address his rhotacism, which made it hard for him to say certain words.

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