redemption

[ri-demp-shuhn]

noun

1. an act of atoning for guilt, a fault, or a mistake, or the state of having atoned.

2. an act or the state of being rescued.

3. Christianity.,  deliverance from sin; salvation.

4. repurchase of something sold, such as to a pawn shop.

5. paying off, as of a mortgage, bond, or note.

6. recovery by payment, as of something pledged.

7. conversion of paper money into coins.

redemption

/ rɪˈdɛmpʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of redeeming

2. the state of being redeemed

3. Christianity

   1. deliverance from sin through the incarnation, sufferings, and death of Christ

   2. atonement for guilt

4. conversion of paper money into bullion or specie

5. 1. removal of a financial obligation by paying off a note, bond, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      redemption date

Other Word Forms

• redemptional adjective
• redemptionless adjective
• nonredemption noun
• postredemption noun
• preredemption noun
• redemptively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of redemption¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English redempcioun, from Middle French redemption, from Late Latin redēmptiōn-, stem of redēmptiō “deliverance, buyback,” from Latin redēmpt(us) “bought back” (past participle of redimere “to buy back, repurchase”; redeem ) + -iō -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of redemption¹

C14: via Old French from Latin redemptiō a buying back; see _redeem

Example Sentences

A road game against an opponent with plenty of its own urgency should tell the Bruins whether they’re on the road to redemption or merely picking up speed on a route to nowhere.

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Tracey Johnson, a 69-year-old healthcare professional seeking redemption after she quit at mile 20 last year, felt feverish in the medical tent.

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Banks have tightened restrictions amid fraud concerns, and Treasury downsizing may delay redemptions.

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Even if the gyre of contemporary fandom demands mess, spite, flops and redemption arcs, Lipa glides over all of it, with morally sound politics and an immaculately tasteful book club to spare.

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Doncic, out for his own redemption after last year’s trade and conversations about his weight and work ethic, was eager to begin his first training camp with the Lakers.

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Related Words

• amends 
• atonement 
• compensation 
• expiation 
• penance 
• recompense 
• redress 
• reparation 
• repentance 
• restitution 
• shrift