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renascent

 

[ rษชหˆneษช.sษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

revival period

Renascent refers to something that is being revived, reawakened, or brought back to life. It often describes movements, cultures, or ideas that re-emerge after a period of decline or obscurity. The term is commonly associated with a resurgence of interest or activity following a period of stagnation. This can apply to art, philosophy, science, or other domains where a fresh perspective or renewed engagement occurs.

Synonyms

reawakened, reborn, renewed, resurgent, revived

Examples of usage

  • The renascent art scene attracted many young artists.
  • Renascent ideas about education are transforming schools.
  • The renascent interest in classical music has sparked new concerts.

Translations

Translations of the word "renascent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renascent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคจเคฐเฅเคœเคพเค—เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiedergeboren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ renaissance

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฝะตัะฐะฝัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ renesansowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†็”Ÿใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renaissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ renacentista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeniden doฤŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ์ƒ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู„ูˆุฏ ู…ู† ุฌุฏูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ renesanฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ renesanฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคๅ…ด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ renesanฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurnรฝja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐ ั‚ัƒะดั‹ั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒแƒชแƒแƒชแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yenidษ™n doฤŸulan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renacentista

Etymology

The word 'renascent' originates from the Latin root 'renascentem', which is the present participle of 'renasci', meaning 'to be born again'. The prefix 're-' signifies 'again', while 'nasci' means 'to be born'. This term, which can be traced back to the early 17th century, was used to describe a cultural or intellectual revival, echoing the historical period of the Renaissance in Europe (14th to 17th centuries). The Renaissance itself, derived from the French word for 'rebirth', marked a significant transformation in art, science, and thought. As such, 'renascent' not only reflects the act of revival but also connects back to these historical notions of cultural regeneration and revitalization.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,601, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.