resurgence — A revival or renewed increase in activity, strength, or popularity after a period of decline or absence.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A revival or renewed increase in activity, strength, or popularity after a period of decline or absence.
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈsɜrdʒəns/
Example Sentences
- The resurgence of 90s fashion has teenagers wearing clothes their parents once threw away.
- The company experienced a remarkable resurgence after changing its CEO.
- There's been a resurgence in board games, proving that not everything needs Wi-Fi to be fun.
resurgence
NOUN[/rɪˈsɜrdʒəns/]
A revival or renewed increase in activity, strength, or popularity after a period of decline or absence.
A revival or renewed increase in activity, strength, or popularity after a period of decline or absence.
From emergence comes resurgence, creating paths of divergence!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'resurgere' meaning 'to rise again' or 'to get back up'. The word literally describes something that was down or gone coming back to life or prominence.
Breakdown
re- (again/back) + surg- (to rise) + -ence (noun suffix indicating state or condition)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The resurgence of 90s fashion has teenagers wearing clothes their parents once threw away.”
“The company experienced a remarkable resurgence after changing its CEO.”
“There's been a resurgence in board games, proving that not everything needs Wi-Fi to be fun.”
“The politician's resurgence surprised many who thought his career was over.”
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