redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: the act, process, or an instance of redeeming

Examples of redemption in a Sentence

the redemption of his reputation a sinner's search for redemption
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Matt Levine: Ohio State enters this game looking for some redemption but the issue is that the Buckeyes haven't been consistent all year. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 But after turning things around with multiple wins early this year, including a gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships (the slightly smaller cousin to the outdoor World Athletics Championships), she was fired up for Olympic redemption. Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Dec. 2024 Cameron went on a redemption arc in Season 5 after moving past his unrequited love for Mel, embarking on a touching romance with Muriel. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024 In this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story of Scrooge, ghostly visits and a holiday redemption, David A. McElroy plays dozens of characters to convey the magic of the Christmas classic. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for redemption 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English redempcioun, from Anglo-French redempcion, from Latin redemption-, redemptio, from redimere to redeem

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redemption was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redemption. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

redemption

noun
re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: the act or process or an instance of redeeming
redemptive
-ˈdem(p)-tiv
adjective

Legal Definition

redemption

noun
re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdemp-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: the act, process, or fact of redeeming see also equity of redemption, right of redemption
redemptive adjective
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