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redemption

/rɪˈdɛmpʃən/
re · demp · tion
Adverb:redemptively
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Plural:redemptions
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Adjective:redemptive
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redemption Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil, or of making amends for past mistakes.

Example

"The novel traces a disgraced physician's long journey toward moral redemption."

2

The act of regaining possession of something in exchange for payment, clearing a debt, or exchanging a voucher, coupon, or financial security for money or goods.

Example

"Investors should check the terms regarding early bond redemption before making a purchase."

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• Rhymes for redemption

• Nearby Words

redefinition
redeliver
redelivery
redemption
redemptive
redeploy
redeployment

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French rédemption, from Latin redemptiōnem ('a buying back or releasing'), derived from redimere ('to buy back'), combining red- ('back') and emere ('to take, buy').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Redemption. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/redemption
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