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resumption

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/

KK: /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/

noun
Definition

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


Example

The resumption of classes after the holiday break was welcomed by the students.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the resumption of classes next week?
Sloth B
Yeah, I just found out! I’m both excited and a bit nervous.
Sloth A
Same here! I hope things go smoothly with the resumption of our projects.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It’ll be great to get back into a routine again.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
restart
renewal
reopening
Antonyms
cessation
discontinuation
halt
Root Explanation

Resumption → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "sumere" (meaning to take). The word "resumption" means the act of taking something again or starting something anew after a pause.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taking again' — 're-' means again, and 'sumere' means to take. This helps you remember that resumption refers to starting something again.

Visually Confused Words
presumption
reassumption
sumption
nonresumption
preconsumption
ruption
emption
transumption
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