resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

1

: an act or instance of resuming : recommencement

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

Over those first several hours of talks, the dictator laid down some ground rules for the resumption of the dialogue between the U.S. and Belarus. —Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025

At the same time, corn prices climbed, thanks to the resumption of shipments to the Soviet Union. —Stephen Mihm, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025

The resumption of those interviews were accompanied by a directive that U.S. consulates more closely scrutinize new applicants’ social media accounts. —Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025

The college football season hasn’t started yet, but anticipation is already roiling for resumption of the Border War. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025

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