noun

resumption

resumption, restarting, recommencement

We hope for a quick resumption of talks.

We hope for a quick resumption of talks.

The resumption of the game was delayed by rain.

The resumption of the game was delayed by rain.

the resumption ((of sth.)) the act of starting something again The resumption of trade was welcomed.

Synonyms: restarting, recommencement; Antonyms: cessation, suspension

From Latin 'resumere' (to take up again), from 're-' (again) + 'sumere' (to take).

Think of pressing the 'resume' button on a video. 'Resumption' is the noun for that action of starting again.

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