restoration

[res-tuh-rey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of restoring; renewal, revival, or reestablishment.

2. the state or fact of being restored.

3. a return of something to a former, original, normal, or unimpaired condition.

4. restitution of something taken away or lost.

5. something that is restored, as by renovating.

6. a reconstruction or reproduction of an ancient building, extinct animal, or the like, showing it in its original state.

7. a putting back into a former position, dignity, etc.

8. Dentistry.

   1. the work, process, or result of replacing or restoring teeth or parts of teeth.

   2. something that restores or replaces teeth or parts of teeth, as a filling, crown, or denture.

9. the Restoration,

   1. the reestablishment of the monarchy in England with the return of Charles II in 1660.

   2. the period of the reign of Charles II (1660–85), sometimes extended to include the reign of James II (1685–88).

adjective

1. (initial capital letter),  of, relating to, or characteristic of the Restoration.

   Restoration manners.

restoration

¹

/ ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of restoring or state of being restored, as to a former or original condition, place, etc

2. the replacement or giving back of something lost, stolen, etc

3. something restored, replaced, or reconstructed

4. a model or representation of an extinct animal, landscape of a former geological age, etc

Restoration

²

/ ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. history

   1. the re-establishment of the monarchy in 1660 or the reign of Charles II (1660–85)

   2. ( as modifier )

      Restoration drama

Restoration

1. The return of constitutional monarchy in Britain in the late seventeenth century. The Stuarts were placed back on the throne; the first of them after the Restoration was King Charles II.

The Restoration is known as a period of comparative gaiety in England after the severe days of government by the Puritans. Plays, in particular, had been banned by the Puritans; a large number, notably comedies, were produced during the Restoration.

Other Word Forms

• antirestoration adjective
• nonrestoration noun
• post-Restoration noun
• pre-Restoration adjective
• prerestoration adjective
• prorestoration adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Restoration¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Late Latin restaurātiōn-, stem of restaurātiō; equivalent to restore + -ation

Example Sentences

It needs a restoration of order now at the hands of people America will respect.

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is now considering the conservancy’s permit application for its restoration work, according to a spokesperson for the agency.

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Voracious goats are a more eco-friendly and efficient alternative to removing flammable weeds from steep hillsides, especially for habitat restoration.

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Two of William Hogarth's masterpiece murals have opened to the public after a £9.5m restoration project.

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NIE Networks anticipates that it may take a number of days before the restoration process fully concludes.

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Related Words

• reconstruction 
• recovery 
• refurbishment www.thesaurus.com
• rehabilitation 
• reinstatement 
• renewal 
• renovation 
• repatriation 
• revival