restoration
Translation
restoration, reinstatement, renovation
Examples
The restoration of the old painting took years.
The restoration of the old painting took years.
They called for the restoration of the monarchy.
They called for the restoration of the monarchy.
Grammar Patterns
the restoration of ((sth.)) the act of returning something to a former condition The restoration of the building is complete.
Similar Words
Synonyms: renovation, repair, renewal; Antonyms: destruction, damage
Etymology
From the verb 'restore', which comes from Latin 'restaurare' (to set up again). The '-tion' suffix denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-store', as in storing something back to its original, better condition.