Definition

The process or act of starting something again after it has been stopped or extinguished.

Example

The reignition of the project brought new energy to the team.

Conversation

I heard they are planning a reignition of the old festival this year.

That sounds exciting! I always loved going to that festival.

Yeah, I hope they bring back all the fun activities from before.

Definitely! It will be great to see the community come together again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reignition → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "ignition" (from Latin "ignitio", meaning the act of setting on fire). The word "reignition" means the act of igniting again or starting a fire once more.

Memory Tip

Think of 'igniting' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'ignition' refers to the act of starting a fire.

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