Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌriːəˈnɪməˌneɪʃən/
KK: /riˈænəˌmeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of bringing something back to life or restoring it to a previous state of activity.
Example
The scientist worked on the reanimation of cells to study their functions.
Conversation

Did you hear about that movie where they use reanimation to bring back the main character?

Yeah, I heard it was pretty wild!

I was surprised by how they explained the whole reanimation process.

Same here! It definitely added an interesting twist to the plot.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revival
resuscitation
restoration
Root Explanation
Reanimation → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "animare" (meaning to give life). The word "reanimation" means the act of giving life again or restoring life.
Memory Tip
Think of bringing something to life 'again' ('re-') — that's why reanimation means restoring life.
Visually Confused Words
exanimation
animation
reintimation
remanation
remancipation
reaffirmation
trepanation
retaliation