resumption
pronunciation
How to pronounce resumption in British English:
UK [rɪˈzʌmpʃn]
How to pronounce resumption in American English:
US [rɪˈzʌmpʃn]
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- Noun:
- beginning again
Word Origin
- resumption (n.)
- mid-15c., "repossessing by grant," from Middle French resumption and directly from Late Latin resumptionem (nominative resumptio), noun of action from past participle stem of Latin resumere (see resume (v.)).
Example
- 1. Conservationists would rail against any resumption of commercial whaling .
- 2. The fed 's leaders are now preparing the markets for a resumption .
- 3. He hopes they may lead to a resumption of long-stalled direct negotiations .
- 4. Trade with oil-rich libya and the resumption of remittances would be a welcome relief .
- 5. He also recognises that its resumption would be the most powerful anti-war measure available .