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Definition of reassurance

reassurance

/ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/
re · as · sur · ance
Adverb:reassuringly
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Plural:reassurances
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Adjective:reassuring
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• noun

1

The action of removing someone's doubts or fears, or a statement or gesture that provides such comfort and confidence.

Example

"The pediatrician offered words of reassurance to the anxious parents while examining their newborn."

2

British A renewed or additional insurance policy, especially one whereby an insurer transfers part of its risk portfolio to another insurer.

Example

"The underwriting firm arranged a reassurance treaty to limit its financial exposure to catastrophic claims."

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• Rhymes for reassurance

• Nearby Words

reassign
reassignment
reassume
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reassuringly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the verb 'reassure' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ance', tracing back to Old French 'assurer' and Vulgar Latin 'assecurare' (to make safe or secure).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reassurance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reassurance
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