What is a restatement relation?

Definition
	A restatement relation is an interpropositional relation in which a proposition(s) substantially paraphrases another proposition(s).

Example (English)

A well-groomed car reflects its owner. The car you drive says a lot about you.

Source:

Noel 1986 69, cited by Mann and Thompson 1987b 71

Generic
	A restatement relation is a kind of
	What is an interpropositional relation?

Concept module: restatement relation
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