Resurrecting: meaning, definitions and examples
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resurrecting
[ หrษzษหrษktษชล ]
bringing back
To resurrect means to bring someone back to life or to restore something to a previous state. This term is often used in religious contexts, particularly with reference to the resurrection of Christ in Christianity. It can also be used metaphorically to describe reviving an idea or practice that has fallen out of use. Resurrecting something implies not only a return to existence but also a restoration that may involve change or improvement from the original state.
Synonyms
reanimate, reinvigorate, restore, revive
Examples of usage
- The community is working on resurrecting a historic festival.
- Scientists are researching methods for resurrecting extinct species.
- The filmmakers aim to resurrect the classic story for a new audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "resurrecting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ressuscitando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคจเคฐเฅเคเฅเคตเคฟเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช wiederbelebend
๐ฎ๐ฉ menghidupkan kembali
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพัะบัะตััะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ wskrzeszanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพฉๆดปใใใ
๐ซ๐ท ressuscitant
๐ช๐ธ resucitando
๐น๐ท diriltme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถํ์ํค๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุญูุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ vzkลรญลกenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ oลพivovanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅคๆดป
๐ธ๐ฎ oลพivljanje
๐ฎ๐ธ endurvakning
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะนัะฐ ััััะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแชแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dirilmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ resucitando
Etymology
The term 'resurrect' has its roots in the Latin word 'resurrectio', which means 'a rising again'. This Latin term is derived from 'resurgere', where 're-' signifies 'again' and 'surgere' means 'to rise'. The usage of the word 'resurrect' in English can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, reflecting its strong ties to Christian theology, particularly regarding the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Over time, the term has expanded beyond its religious connotation to encompass a broader range of applications, including the idea of reviving past practices, trends, or technologies. Resurrecting something often implies a sense of renewal or transformation, indicating that the item or concept brought back is not simply a replica but may carry new significance or relevance in contemporary contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,510 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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