Resurrection

Pronunciation: /rɛzəˈrɛkʃən/

Definitions of resurrection

noun the rising of the dead on Judgment Day

Example Sentences

A1 The story of Jesus' resurrection is an important part of Christian belief.

A2 Many cultures have myths and legends about resurrection.

B1 The idea of resurrection is a common theme in literature and art.

B2 The resurrection of the economy after the recession was a slow process.

C1 The scientist's groundbreaking research led to the resurrection of an extinct species.

C2 The resurrection of interest in traditional crafts has led to a resurgence in artisanal products.

Examples of resurrection in a Sentence

formal The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a central belief in Christianity.

informal I can't believe they're making a sequel, it's like the resurrection of a dead franchise.

slang After failing their first attempt, they're trying for a resurrection with a new marketing strategy.

figurative The revival of interest in vinyl records can be seen as a resurrection of a classic format.

Grammatical Forms of resurrection

• past tense: resurrected
• plural: resurrections
• comparative: more resurrection
• superlative: most resurrection
• present tense: resurrect
• future tense: will resurrect
• perfect tense: have resurrected
• continuous tense: is resurrecting
• singular: resurrection
• positive degree: resurrect
• infinitive: to resurrect
• gerund: resurrecting
• participle: resurrected

Origin and Evolution of resurrection

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'resurrection' originated from the Latin word 'resurrectio' which means 'a rising again'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'resurrection' has come to be commonly associated with the belief in the revival of the dead, particularly in religious contexts such as Christianity where it refers to the rising of Jesus Christ from the dead.