rephrasing

[ree-freyz]

Origin

verb (used with object), -phrased, -phras·ing.

to phrase again or differently: He rephrased the statement to give it less formality.

Origin:
1890–95; re- + phrase

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Rephrasing is always a great word to know.

So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:

an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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Word Origin & History

rephrase

1895, from re- "back, again" + phrase (v.) (see phrase).

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