renascent

English

Etymology

re- +‎ nascent

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɹɪˈnæsənt/, /ɹɪˈneɪsənt/

Adjective

renascent (comparative more renascent, superlative most renascent)

1. Experiencing renewed vigor; being reborn.
2. (of a cultural practice, etc.) Revived, brought back.
   • 1907, Ronald M. Burrows, The Discoveries In Crete, page 106:

     Mr. Evan's results are not obtained from mere stylistic comparisons; there is no danger that he has confused the renascent or derived with the original, the archaistic with the archaic.

Anagrams

• centenars, enneracts, entrances, rectennas