Restoration

Pronunciation: /rɛstəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of restoration

noun the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition; the process of repairing or renovating a building, work of art, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 The restoration of the old building is almost complete.

A2 The restoration of the painting revealed hidden details.

B1 The restoration of the historical artifacts required delicate care.

B2 The restoration of the ancient manuscripts was a meticulous process.

C1 The restoration of the ecosystem took years of dedicated effort.

C2 The restoration of the ancient ruins was a major archaeological project.

Examples of restoration in a Sentence

formal The restoration of the historic building required meticulous attention to detail.

informal They're finally starting the restoration of the old house down the street.

slang I heard they're doing a restoration on that beat-up car in the garage.

figurative The restoration of their friendship took time and effort, but it was worth it in the end.

Grammatical Forms of restoration

• past tense: restored
• plural: restorations
• comparative: more restored
• superlative: most restored
• present tense: restore
• future tense: will restore
• perfect tense: have restored
• continuous tense: restoring
• singular: restoration
• positive degree: restoration
• infinitive: to restore
• gerund: restoring
• participle: restored

Origin and Evolution of restoration

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'restoration' originated from the Latin word 'restauratio', which means renewal or restoration.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'restoration' has come to encompass the act of returning something to its original state or condition, often through repair or renovation.