rejuvenescence

re·ju·ve·nes·cence

noun \ri-ˌjü-və-ˈne-sən(t)s, ˌrē-\

Definition of REJUVENESCENCE

: a renewal of youthfulness or vigor : rejuvenation

— re·ju·ve·nes·cent \-s^ənt\ adjective

Examples of REJUVENESCENCE

1. <the newly discovered oil deposits have led to a rejuvenescence of the nation's economy>

Origin of REJUVENESCENCE

Medieval Latin rejuvenescere to become young again, from Latin re- + juvenescere to become young, from juvenis

First Known Use: circa 1631

Related to REJUVENESCENCE

Synonyms: reanimation, rebirth, regeneration, rejuvenation, revival, renewal, resurgence, resurrection, resuscitation, revitalization, revivification

Related Words: renaissance, renascence; reinvention; reactivation; rally, recovery, recuperation; restoral, restoration

Near Antonyms: death, expiration, extinction

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