redivivus

[ red-uh-vahy-vuhs, -vee- ]

adjective

1. living again; revived.

redivivus

/ ˌrɛdɪˈvaɪvəs /

adjective

1. rare.
   returned to life; revived

Word History and Origins

Origin of redivivus¹

First recorded in 1645–55, redivivus is from the Latin word redivīvus renewed, renovated

Word History and Origins

Origin of redivivus¹

C17: from Late Latin, from Latin red- re- + vīvus alive

Example Sentences

One of the more illuminating pieces of criticism on Ros’ work is Aldous Huxley’s essay “Euphues Redivivus,” which he published in his collection On the Margin in 1923.

From Slate

I heard him at Berlin some years ago, in Philharmonic Hall, and people stood up in their excitement—Liszt redivivus!

From Project Gutenberg

An explanation of this rhyme is given by Tusser Redivivus: "Most people stroak Garden Basil which leaves a grateful smell on the hand and he will have it that Stroaking from a fair lady preserves the life of the Basil."

From Project Gutenberg

Very soon it will be Tirpitz redivivus.

From Project Gutenberg

Redivivus, red-i-vī′vus, adj. alive again: restored.

From Project Gutenberg