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

Just days ago, a resumption of war with Iran appeared inevitable, regardless of the outcome of the midterm elections. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Two sources said the change could be over a potential resumption of major military action in Iran, or it could be related to post-midterm politics. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026

Last week, Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to General Rezaei via Qatari diplomats, proposing an immediate resumption of comprehensive peace negotiations. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2026

Arnold, who was born in Port-au-Prince, said seeing the resumption of flights was personally meaningful to her. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 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