resurgence

re·sur·gent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-sur-juh nt]
- /rɪˈsɜr dʒənt/
- /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-sur-juh nt]
- /rɪˈsɜr dʒənt/

Definitions of resurgence word

adjective resurgence rising or tending to rise again; reviving; renascent. 1
abbreviation RESURGENCE revival 1
singular noun resurgence If there is a resurgence of an attitude or activity, it reappears and grows. 0

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Origin of resurgence

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70, resurgent is from the Latin word resurgent- (stem of resurgēns, present participle of resurgere). See resurge, -ent

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Parts of speech for Resurgence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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resurgence popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for resurgence

noun resurgence

comeback — If someone such as an entertainer or sports personality makes a comeback, they return to their profession or sport after a period away.
convalescence — Convalescence is the period or process of becoming healthy and well again after an illness or operation.
invigoration — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
winnings — Plural form of winning.

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