Rendition

Pronunciation: /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

Definitions of rendition

noun a version or interpretation of something, especially a work of art

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a simple rendition of the classic play.

A2 The artist's rendition of the landscape was breathtaking.

B1 The orchestra performed a beautiful rendition of the national anthem.

B2 The chef's rendition of the traditional dish was a unique twist.

C1 The director's rendition of the Shakespearean play was hailed as a masterpiece.

C2 The singer's rendition of the song brought tears to the audience's eyes.

Examples of rendition in a Sentence

formal The orchestra performed a beautiful rendition of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.

informal I heard a great rendition of that song at the concert last night.

slang The DJ's rendition of the popular hit had everyone dancing.

figurative Her rendition of the events was quite different from what actually happened.

Grammatical Forms of rendition

• past tense: renditioned
• plural: renditions
• comparative: more renditioned
• superlative: most renditioned
• present tense: rendition
• future tense: will rendition
• perfect tense: have renditioned
• continuous tense: is renditioning
• singular: rendition
• positive degree: rendition
• infinitive: to rendition
• gerund: renditioning
• participle: renditioned

Origin and Evolution of rendition

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rendition' originated from the Latin word 'rendere' meaning 'to give back' or 'to restore'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'rendition' has evolved to refer to the act of performing or presenting something, especially a piece of music or a dramatic role, in a particular way.