resumption — the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/
Example Sentences
- After the pizza delivery guy's bathroom break, the resumption of our movie night was delayed by 20 minutes.
- The resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries marked a new era of cooperation.
- Students eagerly awaited the resumption of in-person classes after months of online learning.
resumption
NOUN[/rɪˈzʌmpʃən/]
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
After the long strike ended, the resumption of factory work filled the air with noise again.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin resumere, meaning 'to take again' or 'to take back'. The word combines the prefix re- (again) with sumere (to take, to assume), originally denoting the action of recovering or recommencing something previously begun.
Breakdown
re- (again) + sumere (to take, assume) + -tion (noun-forming suffix indicating the action or process). The -tion suffix transforms the Latin verb into an English abstract noun.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the pizza delivery guy's bathroom break, the resumption of our movie night was delayed by 20 minutes.”
“The resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries marked a new era of cooperation.”
“Students eagerly awaited the resumption of in-person classes after months of online learning.”
“The resumption of his snoring indicated that my husband had fallen asleep again during the romantic movie.”
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