rejuvenescence

noun

re·​ju·​ve·​nes·​cence ri-ˌjü-və-ˈne-sən(t)s How to pronounce rejuvenescence (audio)
ˌrē-
Synonyms of rejuvenescencenext
: a renewal of youthfulness or vigor : rejuvenation
rejuvenescent
ri-ˌjü-və-ˈne-sᵊnt How to pronounce rejuvenescence (audio)
ˌrē-
adjective

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Examples of rejuvenescence in a Sentence

the newly discovered oil deposits have led to a rejuvenescence of the nation's economy

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin rejuvenescere to become young again, from Latin re- + juvenescere to become young, from juvenis

First Known Use

circa 1631, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rejuvenescence was circa 1631

Dictionary Entries Near rejuvenescence

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“Rejuvenescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rejuvenescence. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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