Reclamation

Pronunciation: /rɪˌkləˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions of reclamation

noun the act of restoring land to its original condition after it has been damaged

Example Sentences

A1 Reclamation is the process of reclaiming land from the sea.

A2 The reclamation of the old factory site will begin next month.

B1 Environmental reclamation projects aim to restore ecosystems to their natural state.

B2 The government invested in reclamation efforts to clean up polluted areas.

C1 The company's reclamation of its tarnished reputation was successful.

C2 The artist's reclamation of traditional techniques in a modern context was praised by critics.

Examples of reclamation in a Sentence

formal The government has initiated a large-scale reclamation project to restore the wetlands.

informal They're doing a reclamation project to clean up the old industrial site.

slang I heard they're reclaiming that old factory and turning it into a cool new space.

figurative Through therapy, she was able to start the reclamation process of her self-worth.

Grammatical Forms of reclamation

• past tense: reclaimed
• plural: reclamations
• comparative: more reclamation
• superlative: most reclamation
• present tense: reclaim
• future tense: will reclaim
• perfect tense: have reclaimed
• continuous tense: is reclaiming
• singular: reclamation
• positive degree: reclamation
• infinitive: to reclaim
• gerund: reclaiming
• participle: reclaimed

Origin and Evolution of reclamation

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reclamation' originated from the Latin word 'reclamationem', which means 'a calling back'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to refer to the act of calling back or recalling something, the meaning of 'reclamation' has evolved over time to also include the process of restoring land or resources to a better state.