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Definition of renewal

renewal

/rɪˈnuːəl/
re · new · al
Plural:renewals
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Adjective:renewable
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renewal Lexical Profile

renewal Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The action of extending the period of validity of a license, subscription, or contract.

Example

"My passport is due for renewal before our summer trip to Europe."

2

An instance of resuming an activity or state after an interruption.

Example

"The diplomatic summit led to a welcome renewal of trade negotiations between the two nations."

3

The replacement or repair of something that is worn out, run-down, or broken, or the state of being revitalized.

Example

"The city council approved a major urban renewal project to modernize the historic waterfront district."

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• Rhymes for renewal

• Nearby Words

renewability
renewable
renewably
renewal
renewer
renminbi
rennes

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, formed in English from the verb 'renew' and the noun-forming suffix '-al'. 'Renew' derives from the Latin prefix 're-' (again) combined with Old English 'niwe' (new).

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