Reformulation Marker
Pattern
in other words / that is / i.e. / to put it simply / essentially — restatement signal
Definition
A discourse marker that signals the speaker is restating, clarifying, or re-presenting the same idea in different terms. Used for emphasis, clarity, or correction.
Examples
Example 1
'In other words, the experiment failed.' — 'in other words' signals that what follows is a simpler restatement of the preceding point.
AI Detection Note
AI frequently uses reformulation markers to pad text, restating the same point multiple times in slightly different language. 'In other words', 'put simply', and 'essentially' often precede restatements that add no new information.
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