rejuvenescence

noun

re·​ju·​ve·​nes·​cence ri-ˌjü-və-ˈne-sən(t)s 

ˌrē-

: a renewal of youthfulness or vigor : rejuvenation

rejuvenescent

ri-ˌjü-və-ˈne-sᵊnt 

ˌrē-

adjective

Synonyms

• reanimation
• rebirth
• regeneration
• rejuvenation
• renewal
• resurgence
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• revitalization
• revival
• revivification

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