renascent

adjective

re·​na·​scent ri-ˈna-sᵊnt How to pronounce renascent (audio)
-ˈnā-
: rising again into being or vigor

Word History

Etymology

Latin renascent-, renascens, present participle of renasci

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of renascent was in 1662

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Cite this Entry

“Renascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renascent. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

renascent

adjective
re·​na·​scent -ᵊnt How to pronounce renascent (audio)
: rising again into being or more intense activity or effect

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