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

No new date was given for the resumption of the voyage. —Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025

The resumption of the Border War is mere days away now. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025

As the military announced the resumption of fighting, health officials said the death toll in Gaza has risen to 63,025, with 59 deaths reported by hospitals over the last 24 hours. —Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit to India concluded with an agreement on enhanced bilateral trade, the resumption of direct flights following a five-year suspension and further consultations regarding their Himalayan border. —Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 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