revival
revival Lexical Profile
revival Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An improvement in the condition, strength, popularity, or fortunes of something after a period of decline or inactivity.
"The historic downtown district has experienced an economic revival over the past decade."
A new production of an older play, musical, opera, or film that has not been staged or screened for some time.
"Critics praised the Broadway revival of the classic mid-century drama."
A reawakening of religious fervor, or a series of evangelistic meetings held to inspire active faith in a community.
"Traveling preachers organized a week-long tent revival in the rural county."
The restoration of someone to consciousness, life, or physical vigor.
"Quick action by the paramedics ensured the patient's rapid revival."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-17th century from the verb 'revive' plus the noun suffix '-al'. 'Revive' derives from Old French revivre and Late Latin revivere, combining re- ('again') and vivere ('to live').
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