Word
rewritten
Phoneticsrewrit·ten
US/ɹiˈɹɪtən/
UK/ɹɪɹˈɪtən/
Definition
adj. describing something that has been written again to make it better or different. You use this when the first version of a text was not quite right.
adj. having been revised or composed again, typically to improve clarity, accuracy, or style. Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb or preceding a noun.
Examples
“The rewritten script is much better than the first draft.”
“After receiving feedback from her editor, the author submitted a rewritten chapter that focused more on the main character.”
“The rewritten legislation aims to close the loopholes that allowed previous administrations to bypass environmental regulations without facing legal consequences.”
Examples
simple
“The rewritten script is much better than the first draft.”
contextual
“After receiving feedback from her editor, the author submitted a rewritten chapter that focused more on the main character.”
complex
“The rewritten legislation aims to close the loopholes that allowed previous administrations to bypass environmental regulations without facing legal consequences.”
Usage
Often functions as a participial adjective; can be used attributively or predicatively.
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