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Definition of resignation

resignation

/ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/
res · ig · na · tion
Adverb:resignedly
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Plural:resignations
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Adjective:resigned
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resignation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An act of voluntarily leaving or stepping down from a job, office, or position.

Example

"The prime minister announced his resignation after the parliamentary vote failed."

2

A formal written statement or letter declaring that one is leaving a job or office.

Example

"She handed her formal resignation to the human resources director on Friday morning."

3

The passive, uncomplaining acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable.

Example

"He greeted the news of the flight delay with a sigh of quiet resignation."

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• Rhymes for resignation

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residuals
residue
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resignedly
resigner

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French and Medieval Latin resignatio, derived from the Latin verb resignare meaning 'to unseal, annul, or give back,' formed from re- (opposite) and signare (to mark or seal).

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