redemption — the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈdempʃən/
Korean meaning: 구원, 구제, 속죄
Korean pronunciation: 리-뎀-션 (강세: 뎀)
Example Sentences
- The villain's redemption arc in the movie made everyone cry.
- My cooking skills are beyond redemption - I burned water yesterday.
- The coupon's redemption period expires next week.
redemption
NOUN//rɪˈdempʃən//
the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil
Son finds redemption through sincere apology
Release false assumption, receive redemption's exemption!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'redemptio', derived from 'redimere' meaning 'to buy back' or 'to recover'. The word combines the prefix 're-' (back) with 'emere' (to buy or obtain).
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📝Examples
“The villain's redemption arc in the movie made everyone cry.”
“My cooking skills are beyond redemption - I burned water yesterday.”
“The coupon's redemption period expires next week.”
“He found redemption by adopting 20 cats after being mean to animals.”
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