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

The five-year, £80m restoration of the Big Ben tower in London has been nominated for the UK's leading architecture award, alongside a new fashion college campus, a science laboratory and an "inventive" home extension.

From BBC

Former Richmond Mayor Tom Butt has stated it would be too costly and complicated to move the vessel, arguing those funds would be better spent on other restoration efforts.

From Los Angeles Times

Time had stood still in Machynlleth for years until essential restoration work was completed by the town council last year to mark 150 years since the clock was built.

From BBC

District Court for the District of Columbia called for the network’s restoration last April, citing a law that requires the Voice of America broadcast to be continued.

From Los Angeles Times

"In a short period of time – that's 16 years of restoration - we are really seeing nature recovery on this site. "

From BBC

Related Words

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