renascent

English

Etymology

re- +‎ nascent

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɹɪˈnæsənt/, /ɹɪˈneɪsənt/

Adjective

renascent (comparative more renascent, superlative most renascent)

  1. Experiencing renewed vigor; being reborn.
  2. (of a cultural practice, etc.) Revived, brought back.
    • 1907, Ronald M. Burrows, The Discoveries In Crete, page 106:
      Mr. Evan's results are not obtained from mere stylistic comparisons; there is no danger that he has confused the renascent or derived with the original, the archaistic with the archaic.

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