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

French President Emmanuel Macron sent a top diplomat to Moscow, potentially signalling a resumption of talks with Russia. —semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026

After missing all but 13 games of the 2024-25 season with disc herniation, this was supposed to be a redemption — or even resumption — year for Mann. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026

That resumption followed a trial run in December. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026

The department cited technical and legal reasons for the slow resumption of IDR student loan forgiveness processing. —Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 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