resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

1

: an act or instance of resuming : recommencement

Resumption of the game is expected soon.

2

: a return to payment in specie

Examples of resumption in a Sentence

The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.

Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.

Recent Examples on the Web

Kenyan authorities finally ratified the request in February, formally approving the resumption of the trade through three border points. —Joseph Maina, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026

The resumption of hostilities earlier this month prompted a major new Israeli campaign. —David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026

The average score is now 714, down two points in the last year, driven by the resumption of student loan delinquency reporting and an increase in mortgage delinquencies, according to the report. —Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026

The funding resumption would exclude ICE operations. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin resumption-, resumptio, from Latin resumere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for resumption

• assumption
• consumption
• presumption
• subsumption
• gumption
• sumption

Kids Definition

resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

: the action of resuming