redemption

[ ri-demp-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act of atoning for guilt, a fault, or a mistake, or the state of having atoned.
2. an act or the state of being rescued.
3. Christianity. deliverance from sin; salvation.
4. repurchase of something sold, such as to a pawn shop.
5. paying off, as of a mortgage, bond, or note.
6. recovery by payment, as of something pledged.
7. conversion of paper money into coins.

redemption

/ rɪˈdɛmpʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of redeeming
2. the state of being redeemed
3. Christianity
   1. deliverance from sin through the incarnation, sufferings, and death of Christ
   2. atonement for guilt
4. conversion of paper money into bullion or specie
5. 1. removal of a financial obligation by paying off a note, bond, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      redemption date

Derived Forms

• reˈdemptional, adjective
• reˈdemptively, adverb

Other Words From

• re·demp·tion·al adjective
• re·demp·tion·less adjective
• non·re·demp·tion noun
• post·re·demp·tion noun
• pre·re·demp·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of redemption¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English redempcioun, from Middle French redemption, from Late Latin redēmptiōn-, stem of redēmptiō “deliverance, buyback,” from Latin redēmpt(us) “bought back” (past participle of redimere “to buy back, repurchase”; redeem ) + -iō -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of redemption¹

C14: via Old French from Latin redemptiō a buying back; see redeem

Example Sentences

Nielsen is radiant as Lucilla, 25 years after she first played the role, and achieves a bit of redemption for the character.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether the prime minister will find redemption or sink into BBG infamy remains to be seen.

From Los Angeles Times

Regardless, Moselle and Harden work with a subtle naturalistic touch that makes for a quietly sweet movie about unlikely redemption.

From New York Times

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo also missed three field goals but had no shot at redemption as Kirk Cousins ran out of time on a frantic final drive when trying to get into kicking range.

From BBC

“But the first part of your redemption journey is being truthful.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• amends
• atonement
• compensation
• expiation
• penance
• recompense
• redress
• reparation
• repentance
• restitution
• shrift