resumption

[ ri-zuhmp-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of resuming; a reassumption, as of something previously granted.
2. the act or fact of taking up or going on with again, as of something interrupted.
3. the act of taking again or recovering something given up or lost.

resumption

/ rɪˈzʌmpʃən /

noun

1. the act of resuming or beginning again

Derived Forms

• reˈsumptive, adjective
• reˈsumptively, adverb

Other Word Forms

• nonre·sumption noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of resumption¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French < Late Latin resūmptiōn- (stem of resūmptiō ), equivalent to Latin resūmpt ( us ) (past participle of resūmere to resume ¹ ) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of resumption¹

C15: via Old French from Late Latin resumptiō , from Latin resūmere to resume

Example Sentences

She told the Financial Times she and other signatories had decided to publicly voice their concern after the Board of Deputies denied a request to release a statement condemning the resumption of hostilities in Gaza.

From BBC

Blaming Hamas for the resumption of violence, Israeli government spokesman David Mencer said the group had "rejected every hostage deal".

From BBC

Hamas warned the resumption of violence by Israel would "impose a death sentence" on the remaining living hostages held in Gaza, and accused Israel of trying to force it into a surrender.

From BBC

With the immediate resumption of US intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine, after a suspension that lasted mere days, it's Russia that may now be feeling the pressure.

From BBC

Would the deal mean a resumption of aid and to what extent?

From BBC

Related Words

• continuation
• reopening
• restoration
• resurgence
• revitalization
• revival

Quiz

Q: Fill in the blank: "Salchipapas" is a portmanteau of the Spanish words for ______ and ______.

• salt and potatoes
• sausage and French fries
• sardines and French fries

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