restoration — the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrestəˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The smartphone's battery restoration feature brought his dead phone back to life like magic.
- After years of neglect, the mansion underwent complete restoration.
- The museum's restoration team accidentally made the ancient statue look like a modern cartoon character.
restoration
NOUN[/ˌrestəˈreɪʃən/]
the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition
The careful restoration of the cracked painting brought its colors back to life.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Restoration derives from Latin 'restaurare,' meaning 'to rebuild' or 'to restore to a former state.' The word shares its root with 'restaurant,' both stemming from the concept of restoring strength or returning something to its original condition.
Breakdown
re- (again) + -staurare (to establish, set up), from Latin 'stauro' (pole, stake). The prefix 're-' indicates repetition or return, while the root refers to establishing or constructing anew.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The smartphone's battery restoration feature brought his dead phone back to life like magic.”
“After years of neglect, the mansion underwent complete restoration.”
“The museum's restoration team accidentally made the ancient statue look like a modern cartoon character.”
“Environmental restoration is crucial for preserving biodiversity.”
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